Last minute Christmas shopping from watches to vintage photography

Folk art bell

On the lookout for something both festive and quirky? Why not this 19th century golden bell public house or tavern sign, with a central bell and wreath surround. Bishop and Miller offer it with an estimate of £800-1200 at its Period Oak and Fine Art sale on December 17.

Photography

This Martin Parr photograph of West Yorkshire has an estimate of £700-1000 at Dominic Winter on December 16.

There’s plenty of room for nostalgia around Christmas, so why not go for this 1978 pigment print by Martin Parr depicting a snowy day in Elland, West Yorkshire, England. Estimated at £700-1000 its one of many vintage prints going under the hammer at Dominic Winter on December 16.

Vase

This Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore ceramic pitcher has an estimate of £200-300 at Henry Adams on December 17.

This Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore ceramic pitcher, with brown glaze, would make a lovely decorative item for many homes. It goes under the hammer at Henry Adams on December 17 with an estimate of £200-300.

Ring

This white gold pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring goes under the hammer at William George on December 17 with an estimate of £400-500.

At its Unique Christmas Gift sale on December 17, William George offers this 18ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, size H with an estimate of £400-500.

Champagne and sparkling wine

Offered at Ewbank’s on December 17 for £80-120: Marc de Champagne Moet & Chandon 70cl, Oudinot Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne, 75cl, Cattier Premier Cru 1995 Champagne, 75cl, Montaudon Brut Millesime 1995 Champagne, 75cl, Lambert & Cie Rosé Brut Champagne, 75cl, Landscape Brut 10th Anniversary English Sparkling wine, 75cl, and one boxed bottle of G.H. Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge Champagne, 75cl.

We might not be entertaining groups as large as usual, but its still important to have plenty of bubbly on hand over the festive season. On December 17, Ewabank’s offers this selection of seven champagne and sparkling wines with an estimate of £80-120 during its Fine Wine & Spirits auction.

Watch

This 18ct gold and stainless steel Omega Seamaster Professional 200m quartz wristwatch has an estimate of £300-500 at Warren & Wignall on December 16.

This 18ct gold and stainless steel Omega Seamaster Professional 200m quartz wristwatch reference 396.1062 is offered in good working condition at Warren & Wignall’s Collector’s Sale with an estimate of £300-500 on December 16.

Travel Poster

This Australia travel poster by Dame Eileen Rosemary Mayo is offered at Anderson and Garland’s Collector’s auction on December 17 with an estimate of £800-1200.

Anderson and Garland’s Collector’s auction on December 17 includes this Australia travel poster by Dame Eileen Rosemary Mayo, DBE (1906-1994), which advertises the Australian National Travel Association, Sydney/Melbourne. The colour lithograph was published between 1953-59 and is offered unframed with an estimate of £800-1200.

In order to receive items before Christmas, bidders should check delivery and courier availability.

For more ideas on what to buy for Christmas check out our Christmas gift guide.