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junk that outlived everyone who called it junk
means Something old enough to be valued for its age, craftsmanship, or historical interest — typically a piece of furniture, art, or object passed down through generations.
from From Latin 'antiquus,' meaning 'old, ancient, former,' built from 'ante' ('before'). It traveled through French 'antique' before settling into English. Curiously, 'antique' and 'antic' share this root: an 'antic' was once anything in the old, grotesque style of ancient art — which is how the same family came to mean both a venerable heirloom and a ridiculous caper.
- legal age
- Customs says 100 years old, no exceptions
- patina premium
- Wear and damage can raise the price
- survivor bias
- You see the good ones; the rest rotted
- faking it
- Forgers bury furniture to grow instant age
gutenberg bible — first major book printed with movable type, 1455, 49 copies known to exist
han dynasty jade carvings — chinese imperial jade pieces from 206 bce to 220 ce, valued at millions
egyptian rosetta stone — 192 bce granite slab that unlocked hieroglyphics, housed in british museum
ming vase — blue and white porcelain from 1368-1644 ming dynasty, single pieces sell for millions at auction