The History behind Antique Collecting
Antique widely refers to items that are over hundreds of years old. Antique collecting means assembling aesthetic, historical, and often monetary items from earlier eras. Most antiques hold a historical value; some have only sentimental value to the families that own them, while others that are more widely known have a high monetary value. The more demand present for an antique item, the more valuable the piece. History Antique collections can be dated back to the 16th century when the English and European collectors began to flourish. However, the breakthrough was first observed during the 18th century, with the development of the science of archaeology, which motivated private and public collecting. The United States collectors, who were seriously active in the 18th century, first concentrated on old books, manuscripts, possessions,…
