“All I want for Christmas...”
Christmas is a time for indulgence, and what better way to satisfy our love of antiques than indulging in a little bit of fantasy shopping? We’ve asked some familiar faces to tell us – if money were no object – what would be at the top of their Christmas list this year... the perfect piece to make the festive season that little bit more wonderful.
Brought to you by experts in the fields of ceramics, glass, art, books, textiles and more, this fun and festive compendium encompasses coveted items from different eras, from museum-quality pieces to quirky collectables that promise to bring the family together.
Fascinating, and sometimes unexpected, these choices give a glimpse into the lives and loves of our experts, and a sense of what Christmas means to them. They may even help you decide what gifts to choose for your loved ones, or indeed, what to put on your own Christmas list this year.
Lewis Walduck
Horologist, The Clock Work Shop
The Christmas gift I would love to receive, but very much doubt I will get, is this rare ebony-veneered table clock by the famous clockmaker, Joseph Knibb. He is my favourite clockmaker as he was very ahead of his time – he also came from Oxford, like me. This clock was made in the late 17th century and features Knibb’s ‘double six’
