Antique or "Antique"?

[Mike Crawford]

Generally an antique is something made at least 100 years ago.
Specifically, does the same apply when speaking of watches and
clocks?

I'd appreciate input and citations if possible.

Mike in SLC

[OldTimeEtc]

<< Mike Crawford wrote ---Generally an antique is something made at least 100

In the dictionary the word "antique" , pertaining to this subject is defined
as:

"An object having special value because of its age, especially a domestic item
or piece of furniture or handicraft esteemed for its artistry, beauty, or
period of origin."

It is my understanding that some purists feel that an antique isn't
"officially" an antique unless it's at least100 years old . I myself like to
use the word "vintage" to describe most older objects of value that haven't
been made in a long time . Most people use the word loosely and thats alright
as far as I'm concerned since there really isn't any big deal because if the
older object of value isn't considered old enough to be an antique , it can
also be called a "collectable". A rose by any other name ...right ?

Olde Time Etc

[David Munro]

I have always objected to the use of "vintage" in connection to old
manufacured objects. Where is the "vine" connection? Do watch dealers
think wristwatches grow on trees?

David M. Munro

>
> It is my understanding that some purists feel that an antique isn't
> "officially" an antique unless it's at least100 years old . I myself like to
> use the word "vintage" to describe most older objects of value that haven't
> been made in a long time . Most people use the word loosely and thats alright
> as far as I'm concerned since there really isn't any big deal because if the
> older object of value isn't considered old enough to be an antique , it can
> also be called a "collectable". A rose by any other name ...right ?
>
> Olde Time Etc

--
David M. Munro
www.arcadianclock.com

[Henry J. Lesovsky]

In <Munro-02089...@cc1010975-b.union1.nj.home.com>

Mu...@arcadianclock.com (David Munro) writes:
>
>I have always objected to the use of "vintage" in connection to old
>manufacured objects. Where is the "vine" connection? Do watch
dealers
>think wristwatches grow on trees?
>
>David M. Munro
>

snip

IMHO, "vintage" describes the ameloration of the artifact
in much the same manner as fine wines assume a delicate
hint of the harvesting basket, the crush and the aging cask.
An object assumes a hint of the "flavor" of it's environment.
Specs of dust find their way into crevices and the highly
burnished surfaces assume a platina. Ergo: vintage.

Les Lesovsky in Alhambra, CA