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Terminology

Vintage: over roughly 50 years old
Estate: having a previous owner, sometimes with provenance
Antique: hand-made and often with hallmarks of the maker
Period: denotes certain age or time periods with unique / distinct styles, stones, metals, etc.

Periods:

Victorian: 1837 – 1901
Edwardian: 1901 – 1915
Arts & Crafts: 1890 – 1923
Art Nouveau & Deco: 1895 – 1935
Retro: 1935 – 1960