Yes, we know, nothing can replace the charming, traditional Christmas shopping: the holiday music, cheery people rushing around with piles of presents, carolers, Santas and the smell of eggnog.
But on the other hand, we don’t live in a 19-th century Christmas story and Christmas shopping nowadays can be described as a crowded, noisy mall that diminishes the idea of marry miscellany.
So, in case you’ve decided to skip the endless queues and indulge in the comfort of your home, we invite you to have a sneak peak in our “Digital Christmas Market for nostalgic souls” ( yes, we are aware of the paradox).
We have selected sixteen ideas that would work as perfect Christmas gifts for any nostalgic soul.
1.Vintage Soviet camera MOSKVA
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Produced between 1955-58 with quantity 62.362 units, this camera is a gift that every photographer would love to receive.
2.Hanging Steampunk iPod/MP3 Speaker
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Here is an interesting mix of modern technology with quaint appearance. This kind steampunk speaker can be wall mounted or free standing and works with any device with a headphone jack.
3.Hollow Book with Flask & Shot Glasses- Ernest Hemingway
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Smuggling alcohol with a style, right? This hollow book with flask and shot glasses is such a cool and creative gift.
4.Victorian Brass & Mahogany Three Draw Telescope
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Here is a lovely gift for astronomy enthusiasts. This signed Victorian mahogany and brass telescope dating 1870 in a good original condition has front and back lens protectors and a pull-out protector on the front to protect the lens during bad weather.
5.Victorian wooden shoe stretcher. Victorian Wooden Shoe Ornament Curiosity
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For both practical and aesthetic reasons this Victorian shoe stretcher is an awesome gift idea and a personal favorite among this list.
6.Art Deco Yellow Guilloche Enamel Sunburst Design 1930s Silver Cigarette Case
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Know someone who is fairly obsessed with 1930’s Art Deco glamour? Well, here is an adequate gift for Art Deco lover, a 1930 cigarette case with a sunny yellow guilloche enamel on the front.
7.Vintage soviet opera glasses
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Yes, we know what you are going to say: Who visits the opera these days, or who wears “opera glasses,” but for the sake of being nostalgic and unique, these Vintage soviet opera glasses are an amazing gift.
8.19-th Century Mint Syrup Bottle
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Don’t know about you, but we are pretty fond of antique apothecary bottles. So, if you know someone who also has a thing for antique bottles, this 19th-century mint syrup bottle, with an original cork and label in excellent condition, will work perfectly.
9.An early 20-th century carved and painted wood automaton novelty bottle stopper
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This early 20-th Century carved and painted wood bottle stopper from Germany can be a lovely gift for a wine collector.
10.Antique, Bronze Anchor-Shaped Bar Bottle Opener
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Antique anchor-shaped bottle opener is a perfect gift for any “sailor”.
11.Antique German Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Cage Automaton Music Box
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This antique German Karl Griesbaum singing bird cage automaton can be a perfect gift for any nostalgic soul.
12.Art Nouveau Whitman’s Salmugundi Chocolate tin box
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Oh, how quaint is this Art Nouveau chocolate tin box with an Alfonse Mucha artwork! Will work as a “sweet” Christmas gift.
13.Miniature Pocket Knife
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Charming vintage miniature knife pocket is a great gift for anyone into crafts and DIY projects.
14.Vintage Camper Bird House
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This vintage camper would actually be a perfect home for a small bird family and it’s a great Christmas gift.
15.16 Miniature WW1 postcards
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Perfect gift for anyone who’s into miniatures! These sixteen miniature postcards with “clear’ details of stamps, writing, censorship and army mail, might be the missing piece of someone’s collection.
16.Art Nouveau Liqueur set
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Here is a lovely liqueur set for the Art Nouveau admirers.