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Chippendale and Sheraton design which, though fresh from the workman's hands, looked older than the originals from which they had been plagiarized; also I recall a Jacobean refectory table, the legs of which appeared to have been eaten half away by time, but which had, in reality, been "antiqued" with a stiff wire brush.

American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Julian Street 1913

This echoes the long-established yen for "antiqued" furniture or "distressed" jeans: imperfection implies character, imposed by artificial means.

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However, some people have taken to wear silver that has tarnished edges for an "antiqued" look.

Shaister Miester Do Da 2009

However, some people have taken to wear silver that has tarnished edges for an "antiqued" look.

Shaister Miester Do Da 2009

They are available in a variety of sizes and different metals and finishes such as antiqued copper, gold-plated, gunmetal, and silver-plated.

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Hand painted faces, grungy limbs, and the classic "antiqued" appearance fills the crafts fairs and the handmade categories on Ebay and Etsy.

Quazen 2009

The "antiqued" look makes me think that any minute now some rabbit will be running by with a pocket watch. lol

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I then used the ink that was on the ink blending tool to add additional ink distressing around the edges of the image as well as all over the surface to provide a more "antiqued" look.

simple dreams ellenhutson 2008

I then used the ink that was on the ink blending tool to add additional ink distressing around the edges of the image as well as all over the surface to provide a more "antiqued" look.

simple dreams 2008

This one has a cupcake tin, cupcake and cookbook, all with antiqued gold finishes.

Cupcake Pan Necklace | Baking Bites 2009