11 oddball gifts that will sell out before you start shopping (if you don't hurry.)
Stumble It!Interestingness at J. Peterman.com.
Popular among hunters in the south of France for 150 years. Portable and easy to use. Designed to slowly turn a roast or bird for approximately 25 minutes per winding.
Central winding mechanism rings when time is up. Comes with an “umbrella” spit for fowl and a regular spit for threading meat. Adjustable positions to regulate heat intensity. Wooden decoy included.
Ca. 1850s. (Exterior restored, working order.) Dimensions: Base unit 9”w X 10.5”d X 18.5”
Library Ladder/Chair.Solid mahogany w/distressed finish, chair folds to step ladder. 15.75" W x 17.5" D x 33.75" H.
Pulley Pendant.Black iron, milk glass shade with ceramic counter weight, ceramic pulley wheels, and black cloth covered cord. This light is influenced by a 1920's French pendant light. 30" long, approx 50" long when fully extended, 8 "W shade
Emile Henry Tagine.Suitable for all stove tops (gas, electric, halogen), all ovens (traditional,convection, microwave), non-stick surface, dishwasher safe, 3 yr warranty. Made in France. 12", 2.5qt. (No. 2038)
Traditional French Marionettes (No. 1998) handcrafted in the Auvergne, with meticulous costumes in leather, lace, satin, and other fine materials. Wooden display stands and Certificates of Authenticity included.Dimensions: 17-1/2" tall.
A. Robin Fox, takes from the rich, gives to the poor.
B. Vagabond Fox, a happy-golucky type.
C. Marianne Fox, fetching in pink gown and veil.
D. Blue, Musketeer, slightly mystical feline defender of the right.
Gothic Iron Clock. (Steam Punk?)Authentic Gothic Iron Clock (No. 1999), with exposed handmade iron works in open iron cage. Fascinating to watch, to listen to—the slowly turning gears, the precise “tick-tock” sound and the clear chime of the bell when the small mallet strikes on the hour. (See Leonardo’s notebooks
from the early 1490s for similar mechanisms.)
Pieces of Eight. Early 1800s. Spain’s Empire circles the globe, with wily King Ferdinand VII in command. In Mexico City, a moneyer slips a blank of silver into a heavy iron press, tightens the screws.The results will make their way through the centuries and onto the cuffs of a few fortunate gentlemen.
Pieces of Eight Cufflinks (No. C211). The first true world currency (legal in the U.S. until 1857), hand-fitted with 18K gold settings. Profile of Ferdinand on front, Spanish arms on back. Dimensions: 7/8" diam.; Certificate of Authenticity included. Perfect for CEOs and swashbucklers, or those who might like to be.
Pen-Nib Cufflinks (No. 2230), hand-crafted from vintage Esterbrook nibs set on gold-plated sterling silver, with solid sterling findings. Size: 1" long.
Fascinating Precision. Intricate watch movements (levers, gears, jewels) hand-set in sterling silver. A person who wears these is never bored—one glance at a cuff renews interest and motivation. Watch-Movement Cufflinks (No. 2221), made from early to mid-20th c. mechanical timepieces. Size: approx. 1" wide max.; exact sizes and shapes vary.
New York Spirit. Authentic New York subway tokens mounted in sterling silver for the quintessential New Yorker, wherever he or she may be. Remember, winners never quit and quitters never win.
Subway Token Cufflinks (No. 2240), hand-made with vintage cutout Y-tokens (“Good for one fare”) last minted in 1980. Size: 1" diam.
Pay Tribute to Your Helen of Troy. You know who she is. The one who launched your thousand ships and still floats your boat. A real beauty, not marble. 
Lifts you up when you’re down, takes you down a peg when you need it. This necklace will leave no doubt of your adoration. Larissa Coin Necklace (No. C215), a classic Greek silver drachm hand-struck around 350 B.C., set in 18K gold, with fine silk-rope
cord. Thick, dimensional coin has three-quarter portrait of flowing-haired nymph Larissa on front, spirited steed on back; very nice when worn casually. Dimensions: 7/8" diam., 18" long cord.
Authentic English Pub Signs. Wilton Arms.
Often publicans wished to show their allegiance to their local Lord of the Manor or Landlord, and sometimes adopted his coat-of-arms as their sign. Hand painted on metal, 2 sides, metal frame, 38.5 x 47.75 (56.5 to top of scroll work) x 2.75. (No. PS338)
European Well Bucket.Traditional polished fixed handle bucket with iron rings. Use for kindling, magazines, toys, and garden décor. Of course if you have a well that needs a bucket… Ca. 1900. Approx. 24"h x 13.5"w, wt. approx. 8 lbs. (Restored). (No. C190).