antique
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His official biography on the Downing Street website says apart from rodent control: "Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality."
From Barron's
Andrew - who had always been a big history buff - also began compulsively buying antique pens, pottery and cricket memorabilia.
From BBC
With hardwood floors, antique wallpaper, and fish-themed knickknacks, it’s the perfect vibe for a lakeside inn.
From Literature
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“Sadly, no. Just Valhalla, New York. We got them from an antiques collector.”
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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
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