Father’s Day Favorites

June 02, 2021

Father’s Day Favorites

Need a gift for Dad? These top picks make the perfect gifts, even for someone who has it all.

Watches and Accessories

Midsize Automatic Damascus Steel Dial

This is a limited edition Damascus Steel watch from Bespoke Watch Company. It measures 36mm wide, with a flat sapphire crystal and blue leather strap. It is powered by a 26-jewel automatic movement.

 

Vortic Watch Company: The Springfield 187, 46mm

This "175" grade movement was originally produced by the Illinois Watch Company in 1914. This manually wound movement is beautifully decorated, and has a fully jeweled gear train (21 jewels).

 

72 Flyback Chronograph with Nero Dial & Gold Case

This watch is a limited edition of 125, individually numbered on the engraved watch back. It includes a brushed stainless steel case (gold PVD finish), 43mm width and domed sapphire crystal with interior UV coating. It is powered by a hybrid VK64 “mecha-quartz” movement with smooth sweeping hand and one-hour stopwatch function.

 

 

Philadelphia Cufflinks

These cufflinks are made from real coins! Artist Stacey Lee Webber cuts each coin by hand to produce incredible, wearable pieces.

 

James Bond Cufflinks

These custom-made cufflinks come in two styles; the James Bond circular logo or Goldfinger design. These are the perfect accessory for any 007 fan!

 

Collectable Antiques

Casino Royale by Ian Fleming,

Signed First US Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1953

This is the first American edition of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. The book is presented in its original green cloth boards and striking dust jacket design. Tipped in to the front free page is a card signed by Ian Fleming in black ink.

 

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Engraving

by Paul Girardet, after Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze, c. 1856

This is a 19th century engraving of the important early painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware. German American artist Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze painted the oil-on-canvas painting in 1850. This engraving was published by Goupil & Co. several years later in 1856, and was engraved by Paul Giradet. 

 

An Essay on the Life of George Washington by Aaron Bancroft,

First Edition, 1807

Bancroft wrote this account of George Washington's life following John Marshall’s extensive multi-volume work, with the aim to produce a more accessible single-volume work. The biography describes Washington’s command during the Revolutionary War, going into detail about his army career and his military campaigns.
 

 

Unique Gifts

 

From the leather makers Todder based in Massachusetts comes this stunning leather wrapped flask. An essential accessory for this summer's backyard barbecues and beach trips, the stylish flask is wrapped in quality American leather.
These stunning wine corkscrews are American-made out of Montana. They feature silver inlaid designs and come in a custom wooden box. They are sturdy with a good weight, strong enough to hold up for years of wine tasting to come.





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