I often wondered if it would be possible to shop an antique store for presents that would enable you to give someone gifts for the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” So I went through the Spring Antique Mall and put together the following lists correlating the items with the number of the day of Christmas. The prices are based on an average price, and tended to be on the low end of the book values. The gifts that were selected were chosen for their uniqueness and usefulness.
For Him:
1. 1st Edition book on a subject of interest $10
2. Pair of bookends 30
3. Cufflinks w/tie bar 20
4. 4-pipe stand w/humidor 20
5. 5-Volume set of history books 25
(Civil War, WWII, Old West)
6. Set of 6 bar glass tumblers 30
7. 7 monogrammed handkerchiefs 50
(One for each day of the week.)
8. Vintage poker chip carousel for 8 50
9. 9” dresser tray for keys & change 25
(Substitue 1950’s ash tray)
10. Money Clip w/$10 bill 25
11. 11” Crystal Decanter 75
12. Dozen crystal wine stems 95
TOTAL $455
For Her:
1. Book on her favorite collectibles $20
2. Pair of silver plate candlesticks 30
3. Set of 3 nested mixing bowls 45
4. Parure (Set of 4):
Matching necklace, brooch, bracelet, & earrings 95
5. Five golden rings! (5 goldtone bangle bracelets)
6. Half dozen vintage Vera scarves 75
7. 7 Swans a swimming – 7 Lennox swan salts:
(6 individual and 1 master salt) 95
8. Porcelain dresser set (8 pcs)
Tray, ring tree, 2 candlesticks, 2 powder boxes w/lids) 95
9. Dessert set: Berry bowl & 8 individual bowls
or handled cake plate w/8 dessert plates 95
10. 10” vintage evening clutch 25
11. Pair of boudoir lamps (11" tall) 80
12. Complete set of china for twelve 350
TOTAL $1055
Albeit the sum totals appear a little high, the majority of the items will increase in value with time; many becoming family heirlooms. Ask the helpful dealers at your area antique mall to help you find reasonable substitutions in your budget, or marked-down items.
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