Antiques are loosely defined as objects that are a hundred years old or older. In the midst of modernization and technological advancements, these survivors of time and decay continue to be valuable and sought-after collectibles.

Antiques also reflect the aesthetics that was prevalent in the time and place where they were made. The craftsmanship and style of an antique toy or an antique furniture reflects the definition of beauty and the notion of sophistication that existed in the past.

No brand new and mass-produced object can boast of a historical and cultural background that antique items have. Being remnants of by-gone years and past lifestyles, antiques carry with them a historical and cultural value. Each and every antique item tells a story of some sort—who made it, who it was made for, how it was made and how it was used. Because of this, antiques from different eras found in all corners of the globe are avidly sought by museums and antique collectors.