But the water and electricity worked, he assured us, and the furniture was genuine antique.
Well preserved and attractive, this obviously genuine antique is certain to be of interest to collectors in general.
But who cares about genuine antiques nowadays even the few that's left?
Duncan wondered if it was a genuine antique, or a modern reconstruction.
At home, he had genuine 19th-century antiques that were more quirky than valuable.
There are always certain collectors who are willing to pay a good price for genuine antiques and will ask no embarrassing questions.
The artwork and some of the furnishings in the dining room are genuine antiques, not "ersatz."
But remember, it is illegal to take genuine antiques out of the country without an export licence.
The odds of buying a genuine antique are far greater at the better downtown shops.
Wherever you look, it's a sure bet that you won't find a genuine antique from 1500 or 1600.