Antiques reveal the beauty

And charm that have come down

Through the ages

In the form of treasures

That most Americans know to be true

When they watch Antiques

Road Show on PBS

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Antiques may be in the form

Of the Civil War memorabilia

Like confederate uniforms

Paintings, calligraphy

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And weapons

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They could be European

With a decorative flair

Of  tables and chairs

During the reign of Louis XV

To that of Henry 11

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Some antique shops 

Specialize in 18th and 19th century

Porcelain, glass, silver

Chandeliers, clocks, and armories

From Italy, France, England 

Spain, Belgium, and Germany  

That display a wide variety 

Of national styles 

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Some American antique hunters

Seek out books

That are old reference works

Which are of a collector’s interest

Focusing on every genre

Like Southern History, Children Literature

China, and Pottery 

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Antiques of the World War 11 era

Involve photography, drawings

Art, prints, and sculpture

Capturing  scenes of the war

That are available at major museums

Around the country

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