GIFTS FOR HIM

Inspirational gift ideas for men that are or have been for sale on the Decorative Collective website

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Set Of 4 Antique Spirit Bottles

This is a set of four antique spirit bottles. An English, leather dressed glass decanter, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.

Sailor-Made Woolwork Picture Of H.M.S. Nile

A Victorian sailor-made woolwork picture of H.M.S. Nile, in good condition save for the hat ribbon, which being silk and original is now in a parlous state. This has been conserved by the application of a fine gauze. Within the original bird’s eye maple frame. English circa 1860. 24.25 in x 20.75 in

Rope Umbrella Stand By Adrien Audoux

Rope umbrella stand. French work by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Circa 1970

Gunmaker's Clamp

A fine 18th/19th century gunmaker's steel clamp. 5.25 inches closed. The bow 1 3/8 inches across.

an old fashioned wooden box with metal handles

Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate

This is an antique desk tidy. An English, oak and silver plate decorative box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

an old globe hanging from a chain in front of some potted plants and greenery

Large 1950'S Philips' Hanging Globe

A superb decorators' interior design piece, this very large hanging globe made by the Philips' company in the 1950's hangs from a brass chain, the metal globe with applied paper map to the surface, some areas of loss and a few small dents and knocks from use as an educational tool. This would make an incredibly stylish decorative item. Globe is 48 cm Width Chain Length 97 cm (this could be shortened if required)

a glass table with metal legs on a white background

Maison Jansen. Neoclassical Brass And Glass Magazine Rack

Maison Jansen. Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack. French. Circa 1940

a painting of a sailing ship in the ocean with two flags on it's mast

Castor Running Down Cameleon By Petrus Nefos

A fine reverse-painted glass picture by Petrus Nefos depicting 'H.M.S. Castor Running Down The Cameleon Cutter Off Dover Augt. 27 1834'. The artist rendering extraordinary detail showing the viewer Dover Castle in the distance between the main and mizzen masts with two lighthouses on the Dover Foreland above the chalk cliffs. The rigging of both vessels is highly accurate; one poor solitary crewmember seen beside the figurehead pulling himself up the standing rigging to the bowsprit. In excellent condition save for the tarnishing to black of the gold lettered title band. Within the original flame mahogany veneered wedge-form frame. English circa 1850.

an ornate wooden chair with carvings on the top and bottom, sitting in front of a gray background

Newspaper Rack

Painting Antique Furniture

Arts And Crafts Storage

Fireplace Accessories

Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack

This is an antique carved folio stand. A Burmese, mahogany folding gentleman's newspaper rack, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850

a painting of a sailing ship in the ocean

Woolwork Of A Royal Navy Frigate

Great looking mid Victorian sailormade woolwork picture depicting a Royal Navy Frigate, the sails presented at an angle to indicate speed as the vessel races through a jazzy sea, the mainmast pennant streaming behind. The sails are deeply padded so that they are seen to be full of the prevailing wind and there is the unusual detail of a figurehead, the 'button' with a cross at the bow probably representing a shield. Presented in a chunky, folksy, grained frame period to the work. British circa 1860. o.s: 26 inches x 21 inches s.s:19 inches x 14.5 inches

an ornate wooden clock hanging on the wall

Mid Century Modern Table

Carved Oak Barometer Thermometer

Circa 1890. A clean and stylish oak frame Barometer/Thermometer. The shaped top with foliate carving to the top and sides and bottom. With a glazed section with a white panel with the thermometer and the temperatures in Centigrade and Fahrenheit, beneath is large circular section with a brass bezel and bevel edge glass and adjustable hand and white circular enamel dial. The barometer is clean and working and has recently been calibrated.

Field Camera

Naval Officer

The Watch

Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian

This is a vintage military terrestrial telescope. A Canadian, chromed brass naval Officer of the Watch refractor by the Canadian Kodak Company, dating to the WWII period, circa 1940. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky

a cell phone case sitting on top of a white table

Leather Pen Holder

Mid Century Modern Lighting

Art Desk

Antique Cabinets

Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder. French Work

Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

a painting of a man sitting in a chair next to a dog

Wealthy People

Opulent Interiors

Paintings And Drawings

Italian Painters

Arturo Orselli (Italian, 19Th Century) - A Treat From The Master's Table. Oil

'A Treat From The Master's Table' by Arturo Orselli (Italian, 19th Century). Italian painter, renowned for his genre scenes, Arturo Orselli presented a variety of characters, scenes of life in taverns, mythological subjects, as well as representations of gentlemen, horsemen and soldiers. In his paintings and drawings, Arturo Orselli multiplies the representations of wealthy people in richly decorated bourgeois interiors.

Oil Painting Military Major General British Indian Army Officer C1940

This oil painting is a beautiful celebration of Major General Charles Edward Collins and his service to the British Indian Army. Its vibrant colours and expert craftsmanship create a stunning military work of art that will look amazing in any home. Title “Major-General Charles Edward Edward-Collins” by Margaret Rosemary Clare Anyon Cook.