antique

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Why are millions of viewers following along with antique watch-repair videos and learning the craft themselves?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

But most beat it back to the city without venturing to neighboring Colares, a verdant region of cypress and eucalyptus, with a generous supply of fruit stands and antique shops, gradually sloping to lesser-known beaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Other well-known features in the Grand Emperor include an antique gold carriage, which "exhibits the fine craftsmanship of 18th-century Europe", according to the hotel's website.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

"We had various old vintage items, including an antique grain bin which was part of Shetland history, which we ending up selling to a pub on the island."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

So are antique wing tips curling up at the toes, black rubber galoshes unbuckled and flapping open, or bright pink plastic thongs, or bare feet—any of these can go with any of the before-mentioned outfits.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver