With the festive season fast approaching people are always searching to find innovative and interesting gifts for the men in their life.
One solution to this age old problem it by turning to the fascinating world of 'mantiques'. Here are some unusual gift ideas that would definitely bring a smile to many a man's face:-
For the Military Enthusiast:-
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| French Mortar Bomb Lamp - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| A French Military Footlocker - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| SOLD - A WW1 grenade trinket box/paperweight |
For the Home Bar/Gaming Room:-
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| Bulgarian enamel electrical warning sign - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| Vintage French wooden mini roulette wheel - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| SOLD - Large enamel Black & White whisky advertising sign |
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| SOLD - A vintage bagatelle machine |
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| A vintage Martini barometer - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| Royaline Liqueur advertising sign - link to my Etsy Shop |
For the Gentleman's Lounge:-
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| Vintage brass spirit level with sliding cover - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| SOLD - French vintage Bakelite fan |
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| A leather-clad ceramic tobacco jar - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| SOLD - A large 1950's tripod globe |
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| A French vintage bellows camera - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| Three boxed Pathé wax phonograph cylinders - link to my Etsy Shop |
For the Classic Car Enthusiast:-
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| A French Antique Petrol Can Lamp - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| Travelling trunk for vintage car - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| French vintage car horn for classic car - link to my Etsy Shop |
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| A vintage Dilo petrol can lamp - link to my Etsy Shop |
I hope that my selection of gift ideas has given you some inspiration and that there will be a few less woolly jumpers under the tree this year!
