Are you tired of always having your well thought out gifts end up in the bin? Of running out and purchasing this year's hottest commodity, only to have it lying broken in the corner within two months? In this day and age, it is important that we not only spend our money wisely, but that the gifts we purchase remain cherished long after we are gone. There are many different kinds of gifts that fall under this category from books, to music to money itself. Here is a list of gifts that are not only quality pieces, but are also of the calibre that you will enjoy them for many years to come.
27.5 LB GOLD BARS APPROX £300,000 What is fundamental to the running of the world, wanted by everyone and glitters in the sunshine? Gold of course. Harrods Department Store recently announced a pairing with the Swiss company Artistiques Metaux Precieux. In the wake of a devastating financial climate, gold is a gift that always stays classy. To Purchase - Refer to the Harrod's Banking site at www.harrods.com
RARE GUITARS APPROX £2,000-£12,600 For the avid lover and collector of musical instruments, DHR Music Experience offers these priceless guitars that will delight any executive itching for the perfect accompaniment to the annual rendition of chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Benedetto Benny "Bicasso": A one-of-a-kind Picasso-inspired instrument featuring some of the most sought after exotic tone woods in the world: cocobolo, ebony, birdseye maple, quilted walnut, and honduran mahogany. Benedetto Manhattan: Considered by many to be the pinnacle of archtop guitars, this hand-carved instrument utilises the finest master grade European Cello woods, which were hand selected from Bob Benedetto's personal collection. The honey blonde finish is reserved solely for the most exquisite tonewoods. Collings SoCo Deluxe: From the live music capital of the world, Austin, TXTX , comes the Collings SoCo Deluxe, appropriately named after the famous South Congress Street. This world class SoCo Deluxe features an exquisite quilted maple top along with honduran back and sides. Approx £3,500 [MSRP: £4,000] Breedlove Special Edition: Hand crafted by Breedlove's Custom Shop, which is located in the middle of the Cascade mountains in Bend, Oregon. Breedlove is known for its utilisation of the world's finest tone woods, and this exquisite instrument exemplifies some of its finest work. It consists of a gorgeous Redwood top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. Approx £2,202 [MSRP: £3,000] To purchase - DHRME is located at 9466 Montgomery Rd in the historic section of Montgomery, Ohio in greater Cincinnati, OH www.dhrmusic.com
ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH 6263 APPROX £30,000 The original Daytona watches were not in demand when produced, and were available for little money, but have since gained rapid esteem in the collector milieu. Today, they are known as the "Holy Grail" of collectible watches and fetch astronomical prices at auction, purchased by avid collectors in the know and other cognoscenti. To Purchase - www.watchfinder.co.uk
GLENGLASSAUGH'S CASK ORDERING SYSTEM APPROX £500 There is no better way to toast to the New Year then to raise a glass of Scotch. It's even better when the Scotch is from your own personal collection, bottled specifically for you and for your tastes. Enter Glenglassaugh's Cask Ordering Service - it is the perfect gift for the more refined executive. Buy the cask today, and over seven years the Scotch will mature into a full-bodied drink that you have all the say in through yearly taste samples. The culmination of this investment is that glorious day when 50 bottles of perfectly blended Scotch are delivered right to your doorstop. We'll drink to that. To Purchase - Glenglassaugh Cask Ordering Service, accepting applications now, +44-1261-842367, email info@glenglassaugh.com
ANTONIO CANOVA. L'INVENZION DELLA BELEZZA I LIMITED EDITION ART BOOK APPROX £124,230 Marilena Ferrari House of Fine Art and Cultural Foundation is releasing a limited edition run of this one-of-a kind book commissioned by the Italian Prime Minister as a gift to heads of state who attended this years G8 Summit. This edition weighs in at a whopping 45 lbs and is 17" wide by 28" tall. The book details the historical and artistic significance of the 19th century sculptor through prose and photographs. The cover is a bas-relief replica of Canova's The Graces and Venus carved from marble and set on silk brocade. Limited to an edition size of only 25 copies Price ó euro 140,000.00 (about $208,068.00). To Purchase - email: fmr@fmrarte.it
27.5 LB GOLD BARS APPROX £300,000 What is fundamental to the running of the world, wanted by everyone and glitters in the sunshine? Gold of course. Harrods Department Store recently announced a pairing with the Swiss company Artistiques Metaux Precieux. In the wake of a devastating financial climate, gold is a gift that always stays classy. To Purchase - Refer to the Harrod's Banking site at www.harrods.com
RARE GUITARS APPROX £2,000-£12,600 For the avid lover and collector of musical instruments, DHR Music Experience offers these priceless guitars that will delight any executive itching for the perfect accompaniment to the annual rendition of chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Benedetto Benny "Bicasso": A one-of-a-kind Picasso-inspired instrument featuring some of the most sought after exotic tone woods in the world: cocobolo, ebony, birdseye maple, quilted walnut, and honduran mahogany. Benedetto Manhattan: Considered by many to be the pinnacle of archtop guitars, this hand-carved instrument utilises the finest master grade European Cello woods, which were hand selected from Bob Benedetto's personal collection. The honey blonde finish is reserved solely for the most exquisite tonewoods. Collings SoCo Deluxe: From the live music capital of the world, Austin, TXTX , comes the Collings SoCo Deluxe, appropriately named after the famous South Congress Street. This world class SoCo Deluxe features an exquisite quilted maple top along with honduran back and sides. Approx £3,500 [MSRP: £4,000] Breedlove Special Edition: Hand crafted by Breedlove's Custom Shop, which is located in the middle of the Cascade mountains in Bend, Oregon. Breedlove is known for its utilisation of the world's finest tone woods, and this exquisite instrument exemplifies some of its finest work. It consists of a gorgeous Redwood top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. Approx £2,202 [MSRP: £3,000] To purchase - DHRME is located at 9466 Montgomery Rd in the historic section of Montgomery, Ohio in greater Cincinnati, OH www.dhrmusic.com
ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH 6263 APPROX £30,000 The original Daytona watches were not in demand when produced, and were available for little money, but have since gained rapid esteem in the collector milieu. Today, they are known as the "Holy Grail" of collectible watches and fetch astronomical prices at auction, purchased by avid collectors in the know and other cognoscenti. To Purchase - www.watchfinder.co.uk
GLENGLASSAUGH'S CASK ORDERING SYSTEM APPROX £500 There is no better way to toast to the New Year then to raise a glass of Scotch. It's even better when the Scotch is from your own personal collection, bottled specifically for you and for your tastes. Enter Glenglassaugh's Cask Ordering Service - it is the perfect gift for the more refined executive. Buy the cask today, and over seven years the Scotch will mature into a full-bodied drink that you have all the say in through yearly taste samples. The culmination of this investment is that glorious day when 50 bottles of perfectly blended Scotch are delivered right to your doorstop. We'll drink to that. To Purchase - Glenglassaugh Cask Ordering Service, accepting applications now, +44-1261-842367, email info@glenglassaugh.com
ANTONIO CANOVA. L'INVENZION DELLA BELEZZA I LIMITED EDITION ART BOOK APPROX £124,230 Marilena Ferrari House of Fine Art and Cultural Foundation is releasing a limited edition run of this one-of-a kind book commissioned by the Italian Prime Minister as a gift to heads of state who attended this years G8 Summit. This edition weighs in at a whopping 45 lbs and is 17" wide by 28" tall. The book details the historical and artistic significance of the 19th century sculptor through prose and photographs. The cover is a bas-relief replica of Canova's The Graces and Venus carved from marble and set on silk brocade. Limited to an edition size of only 25 copies Price ó euro 140,000.00 (about $208,068.00). To Purchase - email: fmr@fmrarte.it