2007-03-06 01:01:36 · 13 answers · asked by lisa t 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It used to be 100 years but now it is 50 years.
Anything later than that is considered to be collectors item.
Funny old world
2007-03-06 01:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The general acceptance period is 100 years, but appreciation for and popularity of "antiques" have come to mean anything 50 years old or more. And it can depend on the item itself. Rare or one of a kind items are sometimes refered to as "antiques". And don't forget collectables. Some Strawberry Shortcake items as well as other collectables are very valuable.
2007-03-06 09:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by sarge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Antique RoadShow, the rule of thumb is at least 50 years old. Hmmm I guess that means I am an Antique :|
2007-03-06 09:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always heard that to be a true antique, an item has to be 100 years old.
2007-03-06 10:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh!!! If some of the answers are correct I am an antique, any offers???
2007-03-06 11:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 years old
2007-03-06 09:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by pigeonlegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rough rule of thumb - 100 years, Over 25 years it's a classic.
2007-03-06 09:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know a 4 year old who thinks i'm an antique and i'm not that old. you could try looking it up in wikipedia, you could find your answer there if you get no joy here.
2007-03-06 09:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by mammmia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique
According to Wikipedia, 100 yrs is an antique
2007-03-06 09:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 years old!
2007-03-06 09:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋