What is the difference between antique and vintage?

Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?

To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.

What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?

The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?

The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?

The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Antique and Vintage Spears

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword

H 75 in W 9 in D 9 in

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Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices found in this unusual large size. This item was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sa...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency

H 7 in Dm 12 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier after Marcel Debut

By Marcel Debut

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MARCEL DEBUT French, 1865-1933 French Orientalist Model of a Tunisian Young Man Carrying Water Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut", sealed with editeur cachet "Bronze ...

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier after Marcel Debut

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 5.88 in

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented upon a custom metal sta...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand

H 63.75 in W 12 in D 6 in

Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenaue

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification Dimensio...

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenaue

H 64.18 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in

Rare French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture Arab Warrior after Jean Didier Debut

By Jean Didier Debut

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JEAN-DIDIER DEBUT French, 1824-1893 French Orientalist Model of a Janissaire Warrior Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "E. Debut", sealed with editeur cachet "Bronze Garanti...

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture Arab Warrior after Jean Didier Debut

H 15.88 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency

H 10 in Dm 6 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Bedouin Man by Emile Pinedo

By Émile Pinedo

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EMILE PINEDO French, 1840-1916 "Arabe en Marche" Patinated, burnished and polychromed bronze signed "PINEDO" and sealed with editeur cachet for "Bronze Garanti au Titre Paris" It...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Bedouin Man by Emile Pinedo

H 13.13 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

African head in bronze with black patina, on black and white marble base Very good quality of carving and patina Base with some wear and small chips of use In the style of Riccard...

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

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H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

H 57.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

African Spear Currency on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies ...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Spear Currency on Stands

H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture “Arab Shoeshine” after Edouard Drouot

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EDOUARD DROUOT French, 1859-1945 "Decrotteur Arabe" [Arab Shoeshine Boy] Patinated and polychromed bronze signed to the reverse "E. Drouot" in script, sealed with editeur cachet f...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture “Arab Shoeshine” after Edouard Drouot

H 13.13 in W 4.38 in D 4.63 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of North African Berber Boy by Marcel Debut

By Marcel Debut

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MARCEL DEBUT French, 1865-1933 "Berber Drinking Water" Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut", sealed with editeur cachet "Bronze Garanti Au Titre Paris", applied plaque a...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of North African Berber Boy by Marcel Debut

H 15.13 in W 4.38 in D 5.88 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Water Carrier by Louis Hiolin

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS HIOLIN French, 1846-1910 "Aguador" Patinated and Polychromed Bronze signed to base “Hiolin” cast circa early 20th century Item # 311CSG30P-9 A little treasure, this Orien...

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Water Carrier by Louis Hiolin

H 13.38 in W 3.88 in D 5 in

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Woman Carrying Fruit after Marcel Debut

By Marcel Debut

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MARCEL DEBUT French, 1865-1933 French Orientalist Model of a Girl Carrying Fruit Baskets Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut", sealed with editeur cachet "Bronze Garanti...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Woman Carrying Fruit after Marcel Debut

H 14.25 in W 4.38 in D 5.75 in

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Vintage British 1868 Pattern Cavalry Lance

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A fine example of a regimental cavalry lance measuring 9 foot 4'' long. Its triangular spear tip

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Antique 1870s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage British 1868 Pattern Cavalry Lance

H 112.01 in Dm 1.38 in L 112.01 in

Vintage Fly Fishing Rod by Fosters 'The England's Favourite' Split Cane

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

, fixed screw reel grip with a cork covered housing and 7' handle with a reversible butt spear. The butt

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Vintage 1960s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Fly Fishing Rod by Fosters 'The England's Favourite' Split Cane

H 102.37 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Vintage Hardy Fly Fishing Rod, the 'Halford Knockabout', circa 1960, Split Cane

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

screw reel fitting and cork handle. It has a reversible butt spear and the alloy reel ring has Hardy's

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Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Hardy Fly Fishing Rod, the 'Halford Knockabout', circa 1960, Split Cane

H 112.01 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Hardy Fishing Rod, "C.C. de France"

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Hardy Fly fishing rod, the 'C.C. de France'. The Hardy 'C.C. de France' is a split cane

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

Hardy Fishing Rod, "C.C. de France"

H 118.12 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Eel Spear

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Eel Spear. A good 19th Century wrought iron eel spear with four prongs with serrated

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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eel Spear

H 14.18 in W 4.93 in D 1.38 in

Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a very rare vintage mid-20th century pair of East African Throwing Short Spears. Made

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Mid-20th Century Sudanese Country Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears

H 60 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

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Questions About Antique and Vintage Spears

What is the difference between antique and vintage?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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