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The Most Wonderful Time of Year: A Guide to Vintage & Antique Christmas Gifts
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to prepare for the most wonderful time of year, and we certainly are at PM Antiques & Collectables. When it comes to Christmas, we love nothing more than finding beautiful gifts for your loved ones, and we’ve got something for everyone on your list.
We’ve done all the thinking for you with this eclectic range of unique and beautiful ideas.
First on our Christmas gift list is the ultimate gift for the classic car enthusiast in your life, or maybe even a gift to yourself. It is Christmas, after all!
1996 Rover Mini 1.3i MPI Cooper S Touring by Miniworld & John Cooper Garages
Featured in MiniWorld Magazine, this glorious car stands out with it’s Nightfire Red paint and cream leather interior. A unique and worthy addition to any classic car collection!
Price – £22,995
What about a beautiful limited edition print for a special lady in your life? This timeless piece, a perfect blend of Eastern and Western art, would be the focal point in any interior.
‘Posterity III’ by British artist Danielle O’Connor Akiyama
This stunning limited edition print is one of only 195 produced by award-winning artist Danielle O’Connor Akiyama. It is the perfect example of her bold and vibrant style and comes signed and numbered.
Price – £300.00
Or a contemporary original oil painting by popular postwar and contemporary painter Keith Proctor, who immortalises life’s most precious moments in his work beautifully.
‘Stay’ by British artist Keith Proctor
A splendid example of Keith’s signature bold, broad brushwork style, capturing the innocence of a child and his dog. This is a Signed and framed oil on canvas.
Price – £1500.00
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The following piece works for the film buff and car fanatic in your life. As 007 said himself, “it’s never too early to start winning”, and if you gave this to a loved one this Christmas, you would most certainly be doing that.
‘James Bond, Goldfinger ’Aston Martin DB5 precision model
Considered the most famous Bond car of all, this incredibly detailed 1:8 scale model Aston Martin, best know for Goldfinger, went on to feature in 7 more Bond films.
Price – £1200.00
Continuing with the film theme, Christmas isn’t complete until you’ve seen ‘Bridget Jone’s diary’, and you can’t help but like the lovable rogue Daniel Cleaver. So this authentic costume prop is the perfect present for any film fan.
Daniel Cleaver’s costume from ‘Bridget Jone’s Diary’
Worn by Hugh Grant himself, this Agnes B designer black overcoat is a lovely piece of film memorabilia. It even survived the famous fight with Colin Firth.
Price – £2000.00.
Did you know that Comic books are in the top 10 most popular things to collect? With that in mind, there is almost certainly a DC fan, or toy collector, on your gift list who would love this nostalgic item.
‘Batman’ Official 1976 Batplane model
This vintage friction-powered 70’s Batplane, in mint condition, would be a welcome addition to any collector.
Price – £170.00
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Lastly, In addition to being one of the most iconic musicians of the modern era, Bob Dylan is an incredible painter, sculptor, filmmaker and best-selling author. Although he is not as well known for his visual art as his music, he still has a considerable following for his expressionistic pieces. This next piece is a stunning example.
‘Bell Tower in Stockholm’ by Bob Dylan
Described as an American David Hockney, Bob Dylan has a beautiful way of painting life as it is seen rather than imagined. He reflects this with the observational composition of much of his work, which is just another expression of how he views the world. This limited edition, one of 295 giclee prints, is signed and numbered (77).
Price – £3000.00
For more collectable Christmas gifts, contact us to discuss your requirement. We have an extensive range online and source items on request. Call us on 01932 640113 or email phil@pm-antiques.co.uk.