Timeless Tidings: Antiques to Gift this Christmas

A painting of an artist's cluttered studio with frames, a pink draped cloth, and books on shelves. Muted colors and a vintage frame. — 1930's Studio Scene, From Two Poems

With our big gift guide, we always spotlight independent businesses—but our hearts also belong to antique dealers. So, step right up to discover some of the most curious, glorious, and utterly unique treasures that make unforgettable gifts. Whether you're giving, receiving, or keeping them for yourself, these finds are truly one of a kind. Many of the pieces below would take a serious effort to pry from my hands.

McCully & Crane,

‘Nylon Factory’ Lamp, £450

Miles Griffiths Antiques, 19th Century Antique Price Of Wales Feathers Brass Wall Lantern, £490

Adam Bray, Bulgari, £1,850

MODANTS, Diminutive Chrome Table Lamp, £180

Cart-House, French Giclee Prints, £160

SAUCE, Organic 1950s Ceramic Stem Vase, French, c. 1950s, £195

Punch The Clock, Art Nouveau Jug By Alice & Eugène-Louis Chanal, £175

Retrouvius, Linen Cushions, (In Never-used Linen From Lewis & Wood), £45

Retrouvius, Emery et Cie Wrought Steel Upholstered Stool, £345

The Antique Kitchen, Large Early 20thC Green Maling Cobblestone Beans Jar with Lid, £125

Luke Arnold, Oak Easel, £595

Mist Antiques, Set of 6 French Napkins With Red Antique Embroidery Monogrammed G P, £90

Mist Antiques, Handstitched Patchwork Antique Quilt With Floral Star Designs, £160

Adam Bray, Boxing Glove Ashtray, £425

Home & Found, Terracotta Table Lamp, £600

Two Poems, Edgar Holloway (1914 - 2008) Self Portrait Etching, £1500

Tat London, A George III Glass Tazza, Circa 1780, £390

Two Poems, 1930's Studio Scene, £2500

Ancien et Jolie, Manhattan - Tony Graham, £350

Kernow Furniture, Early 20th Century Black Painted Wall Mirror, £145

EESOME, Reclining Figure Sculptures, £190

Molde, Red Earthenware Bowl, £42

EESOME, Glass Candlestick Pair, £225

EESOME, French Zig-Zag Candelabra, £150

Mantel, Bronze Table Lamp, French, C1920, £495

Stowaway London, Pair Of Wood Carved Panels Signed C.S 71, £265

Tat London, Pair of 1930/40s Brass & Copper Sconces, £375

Anthea's Attic, Vintage Misc Fishing Tackle In Aluminium Box, £85

Stowaway London, Ravinet D'enfert Art Silver Plate Bowl, £245

Hunt & Gather Antiques, 19th Century Rosewood Mirror, £390

Mantel, Lioness Watercolour By André Margat, £750

Molde, Swirled Pedestal Bowl, £55

Fontaine, Wedgwood Basalt Urn, English, C19th, £78

EESOME, G.Delassalle Brass Candelabra, £135

Drew Pritchard, A Folk Art Bridge Model, £240

OREN Interiors, Gerhard Liebenthron Vessel, £119

Studio + Store, Conical Tealight Holders, Set of 2, £90

Spitalfields House, Pair Of 18th/19th Century Chinese Blue & White ‘Heemskerk’ Candlesticks, £1,650

Max Rollitt, Small Framed Watercolour Of A Lakeside, £380

Bureau Bruton, Marbled Ceramic Vessel, £240

Eggs Casino, Carrol Boyes Small Butter Dish, £145

Foster & Gane, A Marbled Pottery Cat With Gold And Jewelled Eyes By Kathleen Finlay Horsman (1911 - 1999) ARCA, MBE, £840

Spencer Swaffer, Part Of A Collection Of 90 Pieces Of Encaustic Salopian Ware, One Single At £110

Spencer Swaffer, Slipware Plate, £170

Spencer Swaffer, Country House Letter Box, £975

Spencer Swaffer, Delft Tobacco Jar, £590

SCOUT, Ink Study With Figure And Sword By Jacques Demoulin, £195

Ralfes Yard, 17th Century Dutch Ebony Mirror, £1,250

Repton & Co, Artists Wooden Palette, £50

Repton & Co, Georgian Oak Candle / Salt Box, £380

Water And Wood, French Porcelain Soap Dish, £75

Water And Wood, 19th Century Pearlware Soap Dish, £55

Albion Nord, 'Lying Cat' Woodcut Etching By Harald Sallberg, £220

The Peanut Vendor, Folded Ceramic Table Lamp, £995

Pentreath & Hall, Early 20th Century Sorcerer Mirror, By Rebecca Christie-Miller, £235

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Dec 20, 2024

As a professional logo designer, I deeply appreciate the celebration of independent businesses and antique dealers in this gift guide, which highlights unique treasures that connect with the essence of originality and storytelling in design. Each item, from the striking ‘Nylon Factory’ Lamp by McCully & Crane to the elegant Art Nouveau Jug by Punch The Clock, embodies a distinct character that mirrors the importance of creating memorable and unique logos. These curated pieces not only serve as unforgettable gifts but also inspire creatives to embrace individuality and craftsmanship, reminding us of the beauty found in one-of-a-kind creations.

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