11 Christmas Present Ideas for Antique Lovers

Christmas is fast approaching and about this time I start getting a lot of emails asking what to get an antique lover for Christmas. In this article I have listed 11 present ideas that antique lovers would love to get for Christmas.

Antique Christmas Preset Ideas

1. Antique Wine Accessories

Antique wine accessories are one of the hottest trends right now.

Here are some examples of antique wine accessories:

• Wine pitchers
• Glass wine decanters
• Wine glasses
• Wine case
• Wine bottle coasters
• Bottle openers/corkscrews
• Wine stoppers
• Wine bottle labels (silver)
• Antique/vintage wine bottles

2. Man-tiques

Man-tiques are all the rage right now. It is one of the newest trends in antiques and collectibles. Man-tiques are all about the guy and all things guys love.

Man-tique example:

• Advertising signs
  • Gas companies
  • Car makers
  • Coca-cola
  • Alcohol companies
• Old fishing rods and accessories
• Pin-up calendars
• Tools
• Toys
• Industrial antiques
• Anything manly

3. Home Decor

Something nice for the home is always a great present.

Here are some home decor gift ideas:

• Sliver home decor items
  • Picture frames
  • Ashtrays
  • Lighters
  • Boxes
  • Photo albums
  • Candle holders
• Artwork
• Nick-nacks

4. Office Items

An antique office accessory can be perfect gift for any antique lover.

Office gift ideas:

• Paper weights
• Pen and pencil sets
• Letter openers
• Ink wells
• Desk sets
• Leather bound books

5. Kitchen Decor

Adding a little special touch to anyone’s kitchen is a good gift idea.

• Dishes
  • Candy dishes
  • Serving ware
  • Dinnerware sets
  • Glassware
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Silverware
• Canisters
• Kitchen Small-wares

6. Tea Accessories

Any antique lover would love any of these gift ideas.

• Tea pots
• Tea Accessories
  • Tea strainers
  • Tea spoons
  • Tea bag rests
  • Tea cozies
• Tea Cups

7. Coffee Accessories

Coffee accessories are perfect for any Coffee lover who is passionate about antiques.

• Coffee pots
  • Plungers
  • Siphons
  • Stove tops
  • Drips
• Coffee mugs and cups
• Coffee accessories
  • Cream and sugar

8. Beer Steins

German Beer steins are always popular gifts.

The following German Beer stein makers are the most desired.

• Mettlach
• Reinhold Hanke
• Albert Jacob Thewal
• Villeroy and Boch
• Smion Peter Gertz
• Marzi and Remy

9. Sewing Accessories

Being crafty and doing DYI projects has become a very popular hobby. Some antique sewing accessories can be the perfect present for the crafty antique collector.

Sewing accessory gift ideas:

• Sewing Machines (make sure they are in good working condition)
• Sewing boxes
• Pin cushions
• Buttons
• Seam rippers
• Needle threaders
• Oddities
• Sewing hoops

10. Antique Jewelry

We all love jewelry and nothing says how special someone is to you than a nice piece of antique jewelry. Antique jewelry can be unique and one of a kind. You can find some really interesting types of jewelry along with all the common pieces.

Here are some examples of unique antique jewelry:

• Tiaras
• Functional jewelry
  • Pendents with useful items hidden in them
  • Watch brooches

Some of the most sought after period pieces are from the:

• Edwardian Period
• Art Nouveau Period
• Art Deco Period

11. Christmas Decor

Adding a special item to anyone’s Christmas decor is a special gift.

Christmas decor gift ideas:

• Christmas ornaments
• Christmas tree skirts
• Porcelain Christmas statues
• Christmas candle holders
• Vintage Christmas cards

Any antique lover would love a well thought out antique Christmas present. A few things to remember when picking out your present. Do some research and make sure you are buying genuine antiques. With so many reproductions on the market, it is important to do your research.