noun

A collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.

Pauline loves collecting antiques

collector’s item,period piece,museum piece,antiquity,object of virtu

adjective

Having a high value because of age and quality.

an antique clock

verb

Make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means.

sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued