Friday, December 30, 2022

Five of the best: Christmas gifts

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OPULENCE & SPLENDOUR

Our favourite gift ideas for Christmas 2013

 

Gift suggestions for those with sophisticated tastes:

 

Havelocks London shoes

Havelock driving shoesThe perfect gift for any man about town has to be a pair of Havelocks London’s stylish driving shoes. Made in Portugal and available in a range of colours, readers are offered two pairs for a special price of £225 and three for just £300.

 

IG Wines Christmas gift selection

IG Wines selection

Perfect for any wine buff, IG Wines offer selections ranging from £150 to £1,000 in price. What could be more perfect to open on Christmas Day than a Château Margaux 2002 or a Bonnes Mares Grand Crux 2005?

 

ZoZo elephant by Patrick Mavros

Patrick Mavros elephantPriced at £5,000, this silver elephant sculpture by Patrick Mavros would delight any animal lover. Join the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and J. K. Rowling as a collector of works by this master craftsman.

 

Oil painting by Donald Hamilton Fraser

Donald Hamilton FraserTrinity House offer an oil on canvas painted by the extremely collectable Donald Hamilton Fraser for £15,000. This dream like image of a boat on a foreshore would be the perfect way to brighten any art lover’s collection this festive season.

 

Mickey Mouse chest of drawers

Mickey Mouse cabinetDelight a child by giving them a Mickey Mouse chest of drawers for their bedroom. Designed by Starform for Walt Disney circa 1980, this fun cabinet is available through Portuondo for £1,800.

 

 

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