When do antiques start to smell like antiques?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by AntiqueBytes, Feb 27, 2022.

  1. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    Just hoping someone might have some insightful scientifically informed thoughts on this. For instance, I recently posted a link about a metal letter opener that looks like a dagger. It has an old metal smell to it. Wood objects often get a smell when they get older. Books have different smells at different ages.
     
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  2. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I also smell things:rolleyes: so I know what you mean but I think much depends on how/where they've been stored.
     
  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I can smell silver.
     
  4. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    What does it smell like to you?
     
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It smells old when my nose twitches. It's hard to quantify that one!
     
  6. Jon L

    Jon L Well-Known Member

    My knees get weak when walking into an antiquarian book store and taking a deep breath through my nose. Something about pre 20th century paper….
     
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