antiques

Antiques (Latin ''antiquus'', old) are objects which have reached an age which makes them a witness of a previous era in human society.Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as the desk or the early automobile.In a consumer society an antique is above all an object whose atypical construction and age give it a market value superior to similar objects of recent manufacture. Any historical museum makes a considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and give them a practical context.Just about any object can become an antique if it survives long enough, but snob appeal or social acceptance only can ensure that it is actually worth something in the market place.The term "antique" is used as an insult in some instances, usually to depreciate the usefulness of an object or a procedure. Those who reject the trappings of a consumer society reject the markets which inflate the monetary value of antique objects, regardless of their usefulness or esthetic qualities.Antiques are usually bought at antique stores, or passed down as an estate (law)estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers.

Definition of Antique - The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year. But, there are some time test definitions of antique for you to consider.

''An item which is at least 75 years old and is collected or desirable due to rarity, condition, utility, or some other unique feature.''

''antique (noun) - Any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity''Using this definition will help you begin to understand the differences between genuine ''antique pieces'', ''vintage'' items and ''collectible'' objects.The term is sometimes conventionally restricted to the remains of ancient art, such as sculptures, gems, medals, seals, &c. In a most limited sense it applies only to Greek and Roman art, and includes neither the artistic remains of other ancient nations nor any product of classical art of a later date than the fall of the western empire.

See also -

Antique furniture

Antique fruit jar

References -

1911

External links -

newel.com - Newel Art Galleries, the World's Largest Antiques Collection

liverpoolmuseums.org.uk - Conker Collectables - Making antiques fun for children

cilss.org - Antique Furniture - Antique Furniture Information Resource on antique furniture and antique furniture history.

rare-maps.com - Antique and Rare Maps - Art Source International - Links to rare and antique maps and to cartography resources.

cycleback.com - Cycleback: Print & Photograph Study

artisanslibres.com.au - Artisans Libres - Beautiful examples of decorative antique reproduction !furnitureCategory:HobbiesCateg ory:Antiques!*da:Affektionsværdide:Antiqui t%C3%A4tja:アン
2486;ィークn l:Antieksv:Antikvitet

le premier guide antiquites brocante
Euroantic, l'indispensable :antiquaires, brocanteurs, antiquites, brocante, dépôt-vente, experts, commissaire priseur, artisan d'art, libraires d'ancien, calendrier foires, salons et vide-greniers. Indispensable pour les marchands, chineurs, amateurs ...
http://www.euroantic.com

Antiques & Collectibles & Custom Gifts at My Granny's Attic
A spectacular blend of antiques and collectibles, kitsch and custom gifts for that special person or yourself. Including custom Victorian decoupage & patriotic picture frames. An eclectic shop with an eccentric owner.
http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/

decodame.com - art deco furniture & lighting
Art Deco Furniture, Art Deco Lighting Mid-Century Vintage Modern Designer Furniture, Modernist Lighting Art Nouveau and Fine Antique Furniture 20th Century Decorative Art Objects and Fine Art Architectural Antiques, Artifacts and Elements Vintage Designer Costume and Estate Jewelry Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry and Objects
http://www.decodame.com/

Secondhand Savvy
British Columbia's Online Source for secondhand shops, services, and events.
http://www.secondhandsavvy.com/

Potash & Company
Public relations firm in San Francisco Bay Area serving shipping, logistics, international trade clients. Special interests include: California Gold Rush shipping, Pacific Mail Steamship Company, Chinese Export Silver, China Trade.
http://www.potashco.com/

Volantis Design Zagreb Croatia
Comercial site related to web design, antics restoration, transport organisation
http://www.volantis.hr/

uk and irish auction sales
Sales of antiques and collectors items in uk,Gortin Co.Tyrone, and Longford Eire.
http://auctionlots.co.uk/

The Treasure Vault
World gifts and specialty items. Things you never though you wuld find. Antiques, books, vintage shoes, art prints, spellcraft candles and much more....
http://www.thetreasurevault.com/

HighlandsNorthCarolina.com
Resource Guide to Highlands, North Carolina
http://www.highlandsnorthcarolina.com/

Bay State Crate & Transport
Full service packaging solutions and custom crating for art, antiques, lab equipment, and auction items. Worldwide shipping available.
http://www.baystatecrate.com/

nana
antique prints, books, maps, ephemera, paper toys an much more
http://www.nanantiques.com/

Antique Doorstops
Cast Iron Figurative Doorstops: Dogs, Cats, People, Birds, Houses, Ships & Flower Baskets information with pictures
http://www.doorstops.com/

cowdude
website and grapic design
http://www.cosmiccowboy.com/

Indonesia Furniture
Manufacturer of antique reproduction furniture from solid mahogany wood.
http://www.anindo.com/

Irish Antique & Fine Art Auction Gallery
Loughlin Bowe auctioneers are leading fine art auctioneers. Irish Art and Antiques Auction Website, Incl. Auctions, News,Artist Search, Directory of Antiques and Art Services in Ireland, Results Gallery, People & Places Gallery.
http://www.loughlinbowe.com/

Langelo
Private website. Interpretation/Translation, accounting, Silver, Glass, China, Antiques, Holiday Pictures
http://www.langelo.dk/

The Scale Model Airplane Collector!
The Scale Model Airplane Collector! is designed to be the only collecting software program you will ever need to catalog and collect any type scale model airplane.
http://www.collectiblessoftware.com/TSMAC.html

Weird Stuff Antiques
If its weird and old, we have it.
http://www.weirdstuffantiques.com/

Christy Bird Anitques
Happy hunting ground for antiques, New & Used Furniture for the Home and Office, Collectables, Garden Furniture and Architechural Salvage. Bought & Sold since 1945
http://www.christybird.com/

One Girls Trash
the fun place to shop for new, vintage and antique, gifts collectibles and unique treasures. #1 in teh Midwest for all things cool. Cool things for cool people....One Girls Trash....It's an attitude!
http://www.onegirlstrash.net/

Welcome at Schallmeiner Art & Antiques
We sell and buy high quality, original antique furniture, fine art, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery and more.
http://www.egon-schiele.at/

Northwest Flea Mart
Online Flea Market, Auction, Classifieds, Forum, Serving Portland Oregon, Flea Market Listing, and Wholesale Dealer Listing, you can buy and sell with full featured ads cheap, plus more features.
http://www.nwfleamart.com/

Little Treasures Antiques
An online antique shop specializing in antique and vintage jewelry, purses, hats, clothing, compacts and vanity items. A visual treat, the website is easy to navigate and full of beautiful, authentic items in wonderful condition at affordable prices. Business is also conducted at antique and vintage fashion shows throughout California and Oregon. A show listing and show photos are available on the website.
http://www.littletreasures.net/

Owner
Free online auction site
http://www.traderbait.com

TheTroubleshooters.com
TheTroubleshooters.com-Home Of Patton's Troubleshooters-The Untold Story Of The 702nd Tank Battalion Red Devils & 80th Infantry Division In World War Two. Also Home to De Le Rose Great Danes, Troubleshooters Treasures Antiques & Collectables, and The Viking's World!
http://www.thetroubleshooters.com/

Victoria's 1870 Bed & Breakfast
Quaint Victorian home built in 1870, furnished with antiques throught, some of wich are for sale, take a memory home!! We feature four rooms all with private baths & satellite television. Wireless DSL for your conveience. Rates from $99- $129. All stays include a full home cooked country breakfast.
http://www.lodgingcedarcity.com/

Antikviteti.net
Website for collectors of antiques and collectables. Articles, links about numismatics, philately, vintage postcards, galleries, fairs, antiques shops in Europe.Languages: English, Croatian.
http://www.antikviteti.net/

The Avid Cat Store Search Engine
Your search engine to hundreds of online stores.
http://www.avidcat.com/

R AND G MCPHERSON
A LARGE WEBSITE WITH CHINESE AND JAPANESE CERAMICS FOR SALE AS WELL AS ALL SORTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT ORIENTAL CERAMICS.
http://www.orientalceramics.com/

Auctions house fine art
The auction house--live or online--for paintings, sculpture, other fine art, antiques, books, jewelry, toys, dolls, collectible memorabilia, and more. Authenticity and condition guaranteed.
http://www.hellmann-fine-art.de/

PBS Online
This Web site from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) features companion Web sites for nearly 250 PBS programs and specials, as well as seven online neighborhoods that aggregate content by genre and interest.
http://www.pbs.org

Collectics
Fine antiques, collectibles, and used goods from great estates and select consignments. Art Deco, Art Nouveau, pottery, porcelain, glass, kitchenware, toys, lamps, jewelry, bronze, records and books, accessories, silver.
http://www.collectics.com/

BBC Online
British Public Broadcasting for the United Kingdom.
http://www.bbc.co.uk

Antique & Collectible Guide
United States and international directory of shops and dealers.
http://www.ACGuide.com

Antiques Bulletin Online
Contains a searchable auction calendar of over 9,000 auctions, a searchable fairs calendar over 4,500 fairs, an art prices index over 8,000. Buy and sell section, auction news, dealers news, fairs news, services, auction reports over 15 each week, pictures, dealers (including web sites), articles archive, and an online bookstore.
http://www.antiquesbulletin.com/

One Of A Kind Antique Furniture
Fine 17th through 20th century European and American antiques, jewelry, oil paintings, nautical items, Arts and Crafts, decorative arts, clocks, modernism, silver, Oriental, Furniture. All in original condition. Appraisals and consignments.
http://www.oneofakindantiques.com/