About Antiques

The word Antique is derived from the Latin word Antiquus, which means an old item. The word Antique differs from years to years, culture to culture and source to source, when it comes to antiques you can think about Medical Antiques, Old maps and Globes, Time telling instruments, general collectibles etc. When an object is 100 years old or older, it is considered to be antiques. It takes a great search and patience to get the true value of the antiques, right things at a right price depend between the deal of buyer and the seller. The object should have a message and a history behind its making which includes who owned the piece and where it has originated or was located, this will add more value, and if the item is signed by its makers, it can increase the value of your object and if not vice versa, you should know the rare factor of the object, has it been Restored or Repaired and is it fake or real and there are many more tips which you can use at the time of purchase or selling.