what is the meaing of Antiques?

Answer 1

The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year. But, some time-tested definitions of antique deserve consideration:

An item which is at least 100 years old and is collected or desirable due to rarity, condition, utility, or some other unique feature. Motor vehicles, tools and other items subject to vigorous use in contrast, may be considered antiques in the U.S. if older than 25 years, and some electronic gadgets of more recent vintage may be considered antiques
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 allows distinctions between genuine antique pieces, vintage items and collectible objects.

The alternative term antiquities is commonly used to refer the remains of ancient art and everyday items from antiquity, which themselves are often archaeological artifacts.

An antique by definition is anything 100 years or older. People sometime mistake collectibles for antiques. A true collectible is anything that is 50-100 years old. Vintage items are also confused for antiques and collectibles. A true vintage item is anything that is from 1950's,60's and 70's and is "retro" to the time it was made.

Answer 2

The Federal Trade Commission of the United States tells us that an antique is:

"Antique. Any item over one hundred years of age, including such items that have been repaired or renovated without changing their original form or character."

Of course there are many people who apply other definitions and uses (such as with motor vehicles), but this one should be pretty standard.

Unless by "antique" you're referring to the finishing technique in which an item (such as furniture) is made to look older than it is such as by painting or staining. This is called "antiquing" something.

Answer 3

An antique is any item that is over 100 years old. Antiques can be bought at antique shops, handed down through families, bought at estate auctions, from antique dealers, and auction houses.

Answer 4

An object like furniture or jewelry that is at least 100 years old.