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antique dealer
/ˈæntɪk ˈdiːləɹ/
a person who buys and sells antique items
She visited the antique dealer to find a rare Victorian vase.
She went to a shop that specializes in selling old collectibles.
formal
A person or business that specializes in buying, selling, and sometimes restoring antique items.
The antique dealer authenticated the painting before selling it to a museum.
The expert verified the artwork's age and origin before the sale.
He runs a small antique dealer shop in the historic district.
He owns a store that sells old collectibles in an old part of the city.
Antique dealers often have expertise in appraising and restoring valuable old items.
Collocations
antique dealer shopa store that sells antiquesauthentic antique dealera dealer who verifies the age and origin of items
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Specialization
Many antique dealers focus on specific eras or types of antiques, such as Victorian furniture or Art Deco jewelry.
Gold Rule
Authenticity
Reputable antique dealers provide certificates of authenticity for valuable items.
Word Origin
From 'antique' (late 16th century, from French 'antique,' from Latin 'antiquus') and 'dealer' (mid-16th century, from Middle Dutch 'delere' or Middle Low German 'dēler').
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in the context of art, history, and collectibles. Antique dealers often specialize in specific periods or types of items.
Word Breakdown
antique
old and valuable items
rootdealer
a person or business that buys and sells goods
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