antique section
[ænˈtiːk ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: antique sections
seção de antiguidades
1. a designated area or department in a store, museum, or fair dedicated to displaying and selling items of historical or artistic value that are typically over 100 years old
The antique section of the department store features Victorian furniture and rare collectibles.
A seção de antiguidades da loja de departamentos apresenta móveis vitorianos e raridades colecionáveis.
2. a portion of a marketplace or exhibition space where vendors display old or vintage items for sale
We spent hours browsing the antique section at the weekend fair looking for rare books.
Passamos horas procurando na seção de antiguidades da feira de fim de semana por livros raros.
In Brazil, antique sections are popular in flea markets (ferias de pulga) and specialized antique fairs. In the USA, antique sections are common in large department stores and dedicated antique malls, particularly in historic neighborhoods. The cultural value of antiques differs between countries, with European and colonial antiques being highly sought after in both markets.
Related Idioms & Phrases
treasure trove in the antique section
hunt through the antique section
gems in the antique section
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