Culinary antiques are an affordable way to start collecting fine housewares, dealer says
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By Jyl Benson
Published on March 21, 2026.
Patrick Dunne, founder of Lucullus Antiques in New Orleans, has advised new collectors to focus on culinary antiques, which are practical, collectible and visually appealing. Dunne and Nathan Drewes, who travel to Europe twice a year to buy items for their business, focus on antiques. He suggests that younger generations of collectors prefer recycling and repurposing, as antiques and vintage goods are considered eco-friendly and reflect craftsmanship. The pair also offer repair and restoration of antiques at their business.
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