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Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, examining how, ultimately, the present always dictates which bits of yesteryear we deem worthy of collecting.

Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, examining how, ultimately, the present always dictates which bits of yesteryear we deem worthy of collecting.
He concludes his series on the changing fortunes of the antiques trade, discovering the impact of the internet, and the rise of β€œvintage” wares alongside traditional antiques.
Producer: Sheila Cook

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Sun 4 Oct 2020 11:45
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