Definition:
a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period, and according to many customs laws, at least 100 years ago
Pronunciation:
an-teak • (noun)
Also Known As:
items older than 50 years old although the definition is quite subjective in today's antiques market
Examples:
The table Donna inherited is an antique dating to the late-Victorian period.
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Antiques Articles
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