Antique Collectibles

noun a portable container used as a toilet, especially at night or indoors

• In the 18th century, chamber pots were commonly used as a means of indoor sanitation.
• My grandmother still has a chamber pot hidden in the attic for emergencies.
• I can't believe he actually used a chamber pot instead of going to the bathroom.
• His mind was like a messy chamber pot, filled with random thoughts and ideas.

noun a hard, creamy-white substance composing the tusks of elephants and other similar animals, used in the production of various items such as jewelry and piano keys

• The piano keys were made of ivory, giving them a smooth and luxurious feel.
• She bought a beautiful ivory necklace from the boutique.
• I can't believe he spent all his money on that ivory bracelet.
• Her skin was as white as ivory, glowing in the sunlight.

noun a pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a handle, used especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries

• She elegantly adjusted her lorgnette before examining the painting closely.
• She whipped out her lorgnette to get a better look at the menu.
• Check out her fancy lorgnette, she must think she's all that.
• He used his lorgnette to scrutinize the situation from a different perspective.

noun a type of firearm used in the 16th to 18th centuries, typically with a long barrel and fired by a matchlock or flintlock mechanism

• The soldier aimed his musket at the enemy troops.
• He held up his musket and fired at the target.
• I found an old musket in my grandpa's attic.
• Her words were like a musket, piercing through his defenses.

noun a type of turntable used for playing vinyl records

• The audiophile purchased a high-end record player to enjoy his vinyl collection.
• I love listening to music on my record player, it has such a warm sound.
• I scored a sick record player at the thrift store for a steal.
• The record player of memories spun in his mind, playing back moments from his past.

noun a decorative pin with a sharp point, typically worn on clothing

• The gentleman wore a stickpin on his lapel to complete his formal attire.
• She found a beautiful stickpin at the antique store and decided to buy it.
• Check out my new stickpin, isn't it lit?
• The stickpin of truth pierced through the lies and revealed the real story.

noun a sturdy and secure box or safe used for storing valuable items

• The valuable documents were securely stored in the strongbox.
• I keep my cash in the strongbox under my bed.
• I stashed the goods in the strongbox to keep them safe.
• Her heart was like a strongbox, guarded against any emotional intrusion.

noun a brand name for a type of phonograph or record player

• The Victrola was a popular brand of phonograph in the early 20th century.
• My grandma still has her old Victrola in the attic.
• I found a sweet Victrola at the thrift store for a steal.
• The Victrola of memories played in her mind as she looked through old photographs.

noun A type of golf club with a narrow iron head, typically used for short approach shots.

• The golfer carefully selected his niblick from his bag before addressing the ball.
• I always have trouble using the niblick to chip onto the green.
• I need to work on my swing with the niblick to improve my short game.
• She used her wit as a niblick to navigate through the tricky conversation.

noun a small, decorative bottle, typically used to hold perfume or other liquids

• The elegant flacon held the expensive perfume.
• I love the design of this flacon, it's so pretty!
• Check out this cool flacon I found at the thrift store.
• The flacon symbolized luxury and sophistication in her eyes.

noun a small decorative box used for holding small items such as medicine or tobacco

preposition used to indicate location or position within something

• The inro is a traditional Japanese accessory used for carrying small objects.
• I love how stylish inros look when worn with traditional Japanese outfits.
• Check out this cool inro I found at the flea market!
• Her inro of memories held all the precious moments of her life.

noun a type of Turkish sword with a double-curved blade

• The yataghan is a type of Turkish sword known for its distinctive double-curved blade.
• Check out this cool yataghan I found at the antique shop!
• I feel like a yataghan wielding ninja with this new knife!
• His words were like a sharp yataghan, cutting through the silence in the room.

noun a small, decorative case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other small items

• She carried her reading glasses in a leather etui.
• I always keep my earbuds in a little etui in my backpack.
• Check out this cool etui I found at the thrift store.
• His emotions were safely tucked away in an etui, hidden from the world.

noun a type of tall cupboard or wardrobe, often used for storing clothes or linens

• The antique armoire in the living room is a beautiful piece of furniture.
• I found a great deal on an armoire at the thrift store.
• Check out that fancy armoire in the fancy store.
• Her mind was like a cluttered armoire, full of memories and thoughts waiting to be organized.