Collectors often ponder opening a gift and finding the treasure of their dreams. My fantasy gift would be more collectible than antique, but it would definitely be a rare piece of vintage costume jewelry that I'll probably never have the opportunity to buy, much less afford, for my collection. If you could receive any antique or collectible as a gift, what would it be? Post a comment to share your heart's desire with us!
If You Could Get Any Antique as a Gift, What Would It Be?
By Pamela Wiggins, About.com GuideDecember 24, 2008
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Comments
The dream antique I would like to receive as a gift would be the Miss New York head vase or a masked lady head vase.
The antique I would most like to receive is an ornate Victorian wood cook stove that has been reworked to use electricity and/or gas.
Merry Christmas everyone, I would like to have a mint condition stereo to play my vinyls on for my personal use ,but i’de also like to get my hands on a painting from a well known artist like you see on the antique roadshow commanding a great return should i ever decide to sell it .