What's the Naffest gift for the Antiquarian in you

Mr Hamhead Jun 20, 2008 17:31:18

Just for a bit of fun...and to brighten up a soggy solstice *...who can come up with a really naff antiquarian themed gift? I have suggested the English Heritage Stonehenge snowstorm (see latest Stonehenge thread) but Moth thinks he can do better...but has no proof.

* Don't bother heading to Cornwall to see the solstice...its P'ing down and misty.

Mr H

Mr Hamhead Jun 20, 2008 17:33:01

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Just realised topic titles have a limit to how many characters you can use...this thread is not limited to people who have an antiquarian in them!

Mr H

nigelswift Jun 20, 2008 17:49:12

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Great thread!

Can I please not have this -

http://www.english-heritageshop.org.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/EnglishHeritage/_07337/123250/Ecru%20Stonehenge%20cap

wideford Jun 20, 2008 18:49:30

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razor-sharpening pyramid if "cynic"

Littlestone Jun 21, 2008 09:36:16

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...who can come up with a really naff antiquarian themed gift?

I've got a Silbury fridge magnate and a Silbury horse brass :-)

If you really want inspiration on mega-naff creations though this might be the place to go - http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/jun/21/archaeology.heritage

Jane Jun 21, 2008 09:59:14

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We have a Menorcan tea towel with a taula monument on it, a Carnac ashtray, and ring of Brodgar rings.

We spotted a snowstorm with a Menorcan taula monument in it at a market in Mahon. Couldn't quite bring myself to purchase it though.

For the discerning tat shopper, I can highly recommend Luxor! The Egyptians produce some very splendid antiquarian tourist tat. I remember a little lighter in the shape of Tutankhamun's mask. The flame came out of the top of his head.

BuckyE Jun 22, 2008 16:34:13

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OK, I'll volunteer. Everyone mail me the tackiest Stonehenge gear you can find. I'll wear it all at once, get Loie to take a photo, and 'Shop myself into one of our Stonehenge pictures, in full cap, buckle, tshirt, teat towel over arm, snowglobe brandishing regalia. The more the better.