In a world where the new often takes precedence, there exists a passionate group of individuals who find beauty and wonder in objects that have weathered the sands of time. These are the proud owners of antiques, items with a story to tell, and a history that spans at least a century. While some may see these treasures as mere relics, others recognize the allure and value that antique objects bring.
The 20 Fascinating Antique Things
In this article, we’ll share a few remarkable instances of antique objects and items shared on the r/Antiques subreddit, where each member of the community possesses a deep appreciation for antiques.
#1 The Lenox Spice Village. My Grandmother Bought This For Me 30 Years Ago And It Has Been In My Parents Storage Shed Until Now…
#2 300 Year Old Library Tool That Enabled A Researcher To Have Seven Book Open At Once
#3 Picked Up A Victorian Style Cathedral Birdcage Today. It’s 7’ Tall With The Base! Never Seen One Like It
#4 I Snagged This Edwardian Dress Yesterday. It’s Just Too Stunning Not To Share
#5 An Old, Metal, Pocket-Sized Grocery List!
#6 There’s Something About A Jet Black Cartonnage Binding Lit Up With Golden Gilt And Highlighted With Flowering Designs. Something Great. The Book Is Le Manuscrit Bleu, 1848
#7 A Pair Of Old Lamps I Found On Facebook Marketplace For Dirt Cheap. I Think They Look Pretty Neat In Our Victorian House, But My Fiancé Hates Em’ Lol.
#8 Check Out My Latest Acquisition! ~1910 Tiffany Desk Pieces. Bronze And Abalone.
#9 Photographed In 1974, Freshly Excavated 2000-Year-Old Terracotta Warriors Still Showing The Original Color Scheme Before Rapid Deterioration
#10 My Grandmother Unfortunately Passed This Year. This Is Her Copy Of Alice In Wonderland I Inherited
#11 I Typically Collect Contemporary Jewelry But Could Not Resist This Victorian Period Gilt Silver Brooch. It Was Made In Philadelphia And Dates To About 1880. The Detail And Construction Are Amazing To Me
#12 Just Showing Off My Desk. It’s A Beautiful Hunk Of Hungarian Oak, Previously A Farm House Table. It’s Used On A Daily Basis And So Just Giving It A Fresh Coat Of Wax To Keep Up With Its Maintenance
#13 Hand Holding An Orange Door Knocker
#14 My Great-Great Grandfather Started A Plumbing Business In St. Paul, Mn In The 1880’s. I Just Inherited His Desk.
#15 Antique Typewriter – Malling-Hansen Writing Ball
#16 1897-1898, First Edition, Edgar Allan Poe -Poems And Tales. Found It At A Used Book Store.
#17 Roman Tigress Cart Decoration – Found Metal Detecting In Norfolk UK
#18 Anyone Have Any Info On This? It’s Been In My Family For A Very Long Time.
#19 My Seltzer Bottle Collection
#20 I’m Moving Into My First House And Snagged This Couch Off Fb Marketplace For $60. Kitty Approves!
