Appointment Only.
Your Account
Page Content Top
Page Content
Blog CF - Fine Jewellery & Antiques
Antique & Vintage Gifts & Presents For Your Father - 2016-06-10
Antique & Vintage Father's Day Gifts & Presents
Give your Dad the Gift of a Unique Vintage or Antique Present
Father's Day is almost upon us. That one day a year when we recognize and celebrate the men in our lives who helped to raise us. The father in your life may be a Grandfather, an Uncle, a close family friend or even the father of your own children. He may have coached your sports teams, cheered you on in your life endeavours, taught you to whistle, been your rock in hard times, taught you the value of hard work, been your willing personal banker, or he may have been your hero. Fathers do so much for their children (biological or not) and they deserve to be celebrated not just on the Third Sunday in June but every day.
Now you're probably thinking 'Who can afford to celebrate their dad every day?'. Buying a gift every day would not only wreak havoc on your bank account it would also make the special into the mundane. So now that we've narrowed celebrating our Dads back into a single day and a single gift given the question arises: what do you buy for a Father's Day gift? The perfect gift should be unique and intriguing, or as steady and sturdy as the man of the hour.
Is your Dad the hardworking businessman in the family? If he spends his days networking chances are he has a lot of business cards in his pocket at any given time, but he could probably use a nicer place to store them than the worn old wallet in his back pocket. Pulling out a stunning sterling silver or silver plated card holder may be just the touch of high class that makes your father stand out in his new contact's mind. As an added bonus with a card holder your father can kiss goodbye to the days of business cards with stains or folded edges from poor storage.
(Links open to new pages)
For the quirky, mustachio'd fathers out there why not try something out of the box to keep that manly lip jacket dry while drinking? Moustache cups date back to Victorian times and have built in moustache protectors near the rim of the cup for a perfectly dry moustache with every sip of coffee, tea or even cappuccino.
At the end of a long day providing for the household your dad may enjoy a cocktail or a good scotch as he relaxes with his family. Whether your dad is a casual sipper or an unparalleled bartender who often ends up the life of the party, chances are he would enjoy some nice bar accoutrements. For the whiskey or scotch man some handsome rocks glasses or a stately cut crystal decanter transform his favourite label into a decadent treat for display as well as for taste. If your father fancies himself as a Tom Cruise type from the movie 'Cocktail' he would be extremely pleased to find himself in the possession of a fanciful vintage cocktail shaker or a unique ice bucket. For the wine aficionado vintage corkscrews are a whimsical and practical way to celebrate a great bottle of red or white.
Is there a special occasion on the horizon for your father? A special anniversary or the tear soaked giving away of his little girl at her wedding? A perfect Father's Day gift that will carry meaning forward to each of these special occasions is a pair of unique cuff links. Every time your dad 'suits up' he will be reminded how much you love him. The selection of cuff links at Cynthia Findlay's is vast and ranges from quirky to historical to gem studded elegance. Pair those cuff links with a handsome, understated tie pin for a look that makes snappy dressing an every day occurrence.
The Dad's in our lives deserve something special with a history as rich and interesting as their own. If these gift giving ideas left you inspired with thoughts of the World's best Dad or Grandad then come on by Cynthia Findlay's Antiques for an astonishing selection of unique 'Mantique' presents. And to all the Wonderful Dads out there: Happy Father's Day!
