ANTIQUES

What is Antique

Antique means things that are old or not of a contemporary nature. An example of something that is antique is a piece of jewelry that belonged to your great grandmother. To hunt or shop for antiques. In accordance with U.S. Customs laws, an antique is defined as a material item made at least 100 years ago. Antiques are usually objects of the decorative arts that show some degree of craftsmanship, collect-ability, or an attention to design, such as a desk or an early automobile. They are bought at antiques shops, estate sales, auction houses, online auctions, and other venues, or estate inherited. Antiques dealers often belong to national trade associations, many of which belong to CINOA, a confederation of art and antique associations across 21 countries that represents 5,000 dealers.