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MANLY MEN: Perfect Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is almost here and with that, a last minute rush to find the perfect thing for the man in your life. Don't worry, we won't tell him that you bought him his gift only a couple days beforehand. All that matters is that he's happy.

Here are a few items that would make perfect gifts, ranging from small collectibles to much larger pieces that would be suitable for a mancave. Enjoy.

Kenmore and Detecto #23 by Gordon Bennett Robot Works - $2700
Robots bring out the kid in all of us.

Bronze Moonwalk Sculpture- $525
Deep down every man wishes that he was an astronaut. What better way to show him that you know his secret with a bronze moonwalk sculpture.

 

Original Vintage Dr. No Movie Poster from Italy - $750
Dr. No is the first Bond movie, and this poster for the Italian release, dating from 1963, is a great way to celebrate the series. Plus, the poster has a young Ursula Andress "Honey" on it. The original Bond Girl.

 

Vintage Pam-Am Wooden Airplane Model - Price available upon request

Originally used in a South American travel agency's office for the sale of flights on Pan Am, this model dating from the 1940s is a great reminder of how travel used to be. Luxurious, sexy and an adventure. How life should be.

Collection of Four Turn of Century Ice Fishing Tip-Ups - $1050
Sandra Mackintosh is truly an artist and her collections are always popular (she was recently featured in Apartment Therapy). This set of ice fishing tip-ups from the 1900s is a great example of what she can do. Great condition and colors. It would be a stand out piece in any office.

 

Original Vintage Italian Movie Poster for Barbarella starring Jane Fonda - $550
Before Spiderman, X-Men, Ironman, and other comic books were made into movies, there was Barbarella starring Jane Fonda. Originally a french comic book, Barbarella is the story of a young woman out to save the earth. In the course of her quest, she's seduced by a person name Mr. Hand, she in turn seduces an angel, and she eventually gets captured by the Great Tyrant but escapes by overloading the Ex-sex-sive Machine which kills through sexual pleasure. A lovely film.

 

Vintage Cartier Santos Watch - $3950

Vintage Cartier. That's all I have to say.

 

Original Framed Life-Size Lone Ranger and Tonto Set from 1956 - $2600

These life size posters were Wheaties giveaways when you sent in 2 box tops and 35 cents. "Now you can have the Lone Ranger and Tonto big as life in your own home!" Want.

 

Large 18th/19th Century Astrological Globe on Stand - $97,500

Let your man daydream about space with a 18th century astrological globe that is over 4 feet in diameter. The hand-tinted engravings of the constellations are a sight to behold.

 

Red Star Chesterfield Sofa - $6500

Chesterfield sofas usually don't scream out to me as manly. But when they're in black leather with a painted red star, I'm willing to take another look at them. Gorgeous.

 

The 1955 Studebaker President Speedster - $26,000

One of only 2,215 Speedsters created in 1955, this American made car with a V8 engine was Studebaker's first foray into the sporty segment. Truly a classic automobile.

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