2006-06-09 02:46:40 · 16 answers · asked by atti 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year. But, there are some time tested 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. Cars for example are considered antiques in the U.S. if they are older than 25 years.
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.
2006-06-09 06:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by sally T 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
According to the Antique Roadshow that my wife watches all the time, an antique is something that is at least 100 years old. These people have it right.
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2006-06-09 04:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100
2006-06-15 23:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by julieedance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100
2006-06-09 02:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by SaRaH&hearts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually 100 years.
But it doesn't mean it's not worth a lot of money if it isn't that old.
Some stuff sells for loads even if a few years old and some legitimate antiques sell for near to nothing.
2006-06-09 02:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Officially over 100 years according to HM Revenue and Cusoms:
"objects other than works of art or collectors’ pieces, which are more than 100 years
old"
Such items are subject to a reduced rate of VAT.
2006-06-13 03:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by mickyrisk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 100 years old or more.
2006-06-09 02:53:26 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Beba♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
100 years.
2006-06-09 02:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by ezc692 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
100 Years i think
2006-06-09 02:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by TRACEY T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not the age, more the rareness. if you get 3000 identicle items that are 100 years old, and then 4 items that are 100 years old, which will be more sought after, and therefore more valuable?
2006-06-09 02:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋