junque

Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

Noun

  1. Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.
    • Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck. - 1980 June 5, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 34, number 6:
    • You people should make it a point to research the antique and junque markets to be sure you don't have unrecognized treasures. - 1981, James Michael Ullman, How to Hold a Garage Sale, page 26:
    • Like most good antique stores, a musty scent pervaded the crowded maze of furniture, knick-knacks, books, clothing, and other junque. - 2011, Wendy V, How to Eat a Pizza From a Can, page 100:

Origin

Blend of junk + antique.