Find more facts and information on our topic page about
antique
antiquity
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
|
2009
|
© The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English 2009, originally published by Oxford University Press 2009. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
an·tiq·ui·ty
/ anˈtikwitē/
•
n.
(pl. -ties)
1.
the ancient past, esp. the period before the Middle Ages:
the great civilizations of antiquity.
∎
a specified historical period during the ancient past:
cameos dating from classical antiquity.
∎ (usu. antiquities)
an object, building, or work of art from the ancient past.
2.
great age:
a church of great antiquity.
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
Antiques. (product index).(list of companies featured in this issue)
Magazine article from: Interior Design; 4/15/2003; 700+ words
; ...Woods Ltd. Warisan Antique Firearms Artnet.com * Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, p. 138 Tomalex Woods Ltd. Antique Folk Art Earle Vandekar...Moheban & Son Antique Carpets Agostino Antiques Ltd. Al Gitelman...
|
|
|
Antiques. (product index).(Buyers Guide)(Illustration)
Magazine article from: Interior Design; 4/15/2002; 700+ words
; ...Safari Liza Hyde Antique Japanese Screens...Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, p. 161...Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, p. 161 Tomalex Woods Ltd. antique folk art Earle...Moheban & Son Antique Carpets Agostino Antiques Ltd. Al Gitelman...
|
|
Antiques: Telling treasures from trash
Magazine article from: Medical Economics; 11/19/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...represent new items as antiques." In one instance...Indiamade replicas of antique scientific equipment...what a bona fide antique is, or what determines...public, the term 'antiques' has lost its meaning...decline. "Buy an antique because you'll...Ron Zoglin, an antiques dealer in ...
|
|
Antiques Lover Opens Shop in Roanoke, Va.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 2/1/2003; 700+ words
; ...Jenny Nelson, an antiques dealer from Botetourt...at the Blue Ridge Antique Center and the Lexington...owns the Blue Ridge Antique Center in Rocky Mount, said the local antiques industry is "holding...National Art & Antique Dealers Association...association of leading antiques ...
|
|
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Online Transports Fans Behind-The-Scenes Of Hit Television Series At www.pbs.org/antiques.
News Wire article from: Internet Wire; 1/17/2002; 700+ words
; ...getting better. In 2002, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Online will offer...series and compete with other antiques aficionados for special ROADSHOW prizes; Antique Speak--a glossary of terms...also can sign up to receive ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Fanfare, a monthly...
|
 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
|
ANTIQUES PERIODICALS GIVE READERS OLD NEWS BY RENEE KIENTZ HOUSTON CHRONICLE WITH STAFF REPORTSR.(AT HOME)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 2/24/2002; 700+ words
; ...Wall Street Journal. Antiques dealers have their own...the MAD. The Maine Antique Digest serves dealers...800) 258-0929. * Antique Trader Consider this the Green Sheet of antiques and collectibles. Calling...marketplace,'' Antique Trader is a weekly tabloid...
|
 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
|
Antiques sale to raise money for hospital helpers.(Neighbor)(St. Charles/Wayne)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 3/11/2004; 700+ words
; ...much time to buying antique jewelry, furniture...which are treasured antiques. "My favorite is an antique dresser that was used...Living inside an antique is work enough, as...St. Charles. This antiques show is sponsored...
|
|
Antiques paradise/ Hunt for 'that something special' easier in area malls
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 4/24/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Springs has eight antiques malls, each with...ranging from classic antique furniture to contemporary...European furniture, or antique toys, or linens...of Nevada Avenue Antiques. "It's just...Collectibles, some antiques and a lot of old-but-not- quite-antique furniture. Check...
|
 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
|
Antiques & Collecting: Child star who grew up TV potty; Television personality and doyen of antique pottery experts Henry Sandon talks to Harry Hawkes about his love of collecting and his very early 'film career'.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 10/16/2004; 700+ words
; ...television appearances on The Antiques Roadshow. Arthur persuaded...the winter short break antique excursions, Mr Sandon...Britain to discover antiques and collectables...formation of the Cotswold Antique Dealers Association...blessed with shops selling antiques and collectables. They...
|
|
Antiques: Treasures of Days Gone By
Newspaper article from: The Journal Record; 6/6/1995; 700+ words
; ...aware of how usable antiques are," said Arlene...Brooks, owner of the Antique Mall of Stillwater...accommodate 100 antique dealers. She believes the reason antiques have seen an explosive...who has been an antique appraiser for 50 years and believes antiques are more popular...
|
|
Framing/Antiques Store
Book article from: Business Plans Handbook
...for Flora's Frames & Antiques will include: Museum-quality...service Consignment art and antiques Dry mounting Ready-made...textiles, local artists' works Antiques (includes furniture, artwork...decorative objects and jewelry) The antique selection will draw customers...
|
|
antique collecting
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...intrinsic value. Antique dealers acquire not only antiques but also objects...at auctions, antique fairs, rummage...of interest in antiques, of necessity...Attebury, ed., Antiques: An Encyclopedia...T. Blade, Antique Collecting...
|
|
antique, the
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art
...century the role of the antique in the curriculum of...canonic’ antiques, including the famous...for this dependence on antique models was given in...each of the great antiques, to which now were...the artist. Nor was antique influence confined to...
|
|
Antique, the
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
...century the role of the antique in the curriculum of...canonic’ antiques, including the famous...for this dependence on antique models was given in...each of the great antiques, to which now were...the artist. Nor was antique influence confined to...
|
|
antique
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...trade unions defending antique work practices. ∎...great age or wear: an antique divorcee in reduced circumstances...something) resemble an antique by artificial means: an...shop in stores where antiques are sold.
|
