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Brass Diving
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Nautical Gift Ideas for Sea-Loving Friends
Are you looking for the ideal gift for a sea-loving friend? There is a plethora of possibilities from which to choose, but instead of being helpful, the over-abundance of choices available can cause you to be overwhelmed.
For this reason, I have narrowed down the choices to three possibilities that I know will please the nautically inclined friends we all know and love. Before I list these, I would like to give you a word of caution as to what not to buy.
Please do not decide to invest in tropical fish. They are a continuing expense and require a great deal of care. A decision to make this type of investment in both time and money can and should only be made by the sea-lover themselves.
Also, it would be better not to buy a Tide Clock, no matter how lovely they are. Most of them are only useful for those living on the East Coast, where there are predictable high and low tides.
With that said, here are the three best nautical-themed gift ideas I have found:
Gift Idea #1 – a Brass Diver’s Helmet or Helmet Clock
Depending upon whether or not your sea-lover actually does deep-sea diving, you could either buy them a brass diver’s helmet, or if it’s strictly for decoration, why not consider a brass diver’s helmet clock. There are a good number of them on the market, with a fairly reasonable price point that should fit any budget.
Gift Idea #2 – A Seaman’s Knots Chart
Historically, the ability of a seaman to master how to tie certain knots was essential, – a correctly tied knot could mean the difference between life and death. There are some lovely charts of seaman’s knots that you can buy, not only within a price range to suit every budget, but in enough different color combinations to allow for every nautical décor imaginable.
Gift idea #3 – Mermaids
Mermaids are one of the most important myths of the ancient mariners, and no self-respecting sea-lover wants to be without one. Due to their popularity, you can find mermaid art of every conceivable type, – from posters to paintings to figurines created from every conceivable substance…and easily fitting within every possible budget.
About the Author
One of the prettiest mermaid figurines that has ever been made is the Lladro Mermaid, and the nicest thing about lladro figurines is that even those that are not limited editions have a tendency to gain in value as time goes on. If you would like to learn more about this particular mermaid, just go to: http://www.squidoo.com/lladro-mermaid
Like most people, I enjoy receiving gifts, but even more, I take a special pleasure in putting in the real, genuine effort to finding just the perfect gift for someone whose love, friendship, or work I really appreciate. I’ve been told I have a special knack for it, so I want to share what I know about finding just the right gift at just the right price with my readers
Brass Helmet Diving
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10 Polished Brass & Copper Mark V Dive Helmet Ice Bucket $245.95 The helmet ice bucket is a stunning centerpiece in any room it is placed in. It is available in the 10″ size. Not only is it an incredible display item but it also works as a functional ice bucket. It is made of brass and copper and is lacquer coated to prevent fingerprinting and tarnishing. It will add a definite nautical touch to whatever room it is placed in and is a must have for those who app… |
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Frank’s Big Shot $1.99 … |
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Brass Navy Divers Helmet Handle Walking Stick With Black Beechwood Shaft $89.99 This solid brass diver’s helmet is a very attractive cane for collectors of nautical items.The intricate detail of the item is something amazing to see. Inside the face mask covers is clear acrylic to look like glass. The miniature Mark 5 helmet is a look alike to the early 1900′s model that seamen in the US Navy used until the 1980′s. The brass helmet sits on top of a black varnished beechwood sh… |
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Diving helmet key chain – Nautical Keychains – Nautical Toy Solid Brass Home Decor – Executive Promotional Gift $6.99 This nautical-themed key chain is both adorable and functional, featuring a brass and copper diving helmet key fob.Crafted from solid brass and copper,this key chainis as beautiful as it is durable and functional.A knurled knob allows you to easily and securely add or remove keys from the ring.These wonderful key chains make ideal gifts for friends, family, employees, clients, co-workers and espec… |
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Iron Divers Helmet Clock on Wood Base 8 – Diving Helmets Brass & Antique – Nautical Decor Solid Brass Home Decoration – Executive Promotional Gift $79.99 The Hampton Nautical Solid Iron Diver’s Helmet Clock is great for nautical desktop décor or sits well on a mantle. The diver’s helmet features a working quartz clock. The Iron Diver Helmet Clock rests nicely on a high quality solid hardwood base that has a polished finished. A green felt is placed on the bottom of the diver helmet clock base so it can rest on any surface without damag… |
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Copper Diving Helmet w/Base 12 – Diving Helmets Brass & Antique – Nautical Decor Solid Brass Home Decoration – Executive Promotional Gift $99.99 The Mark V Copper Helmet is a perfect accent for any nautical themed room; the polished copper finish adds a glorious shine not found in all diving helmet replicas. This diver helmet replica is 9” tall and features a sturdy stained wood base, which provides both protection and an excellent presentation.The miniature reproduction of an original U.S. Navy Mark V deep-sea diving helmet is const… |
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Solid Brass $19.95 Exciting tales of commercial “hard hat” divers from San Diego to Alaska’s Cook Inlet. This book tells the uncensored versions of these deep divers and their often perilous adventures. Beginning with an exciting view of the history of commercial diving in California, this book has many thrilling revelations and includes the true adventures of the oil patch and construction diving at a time when hea… |
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The High Diving Board: How to Overcome Your Fears and Live Your Dreams $17.50 Do you know why most people don’t get what they want out of life? Its FEAR! But were all afraidoften of pursuing the very thing we want most. We spend our lives living by the rule we were taught as children: If the feeling is “not okay,” back away. This book helps you learn a new response to fear: “Its okay to be afraid. But afraid or not, if you have a dream, you need to pursue it.” Based… |
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Freestyle Women’s FS77630 Betty Shark X Polyurethane Watch $24.99 Created for athletes of all stripes, the Freestyle Betty Shark X stainless steel women’s watch (model 77630) is also deadly stylish and a great match to your everyday casual and sporty dress. This mid-sized silver stainless steel watch case is topped by a blue unidirectional rotating bezel with white elapsed time markings, ratcheted stops, and large scalloped detailing for an easy grip. The two-to… |
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Stuhrling Original Men’s 273.33OB41 Chevalier Swiss-Made Professional Divers Quartz Date Two-Tone Ceramic Watch $264.00 Created in a blend of fashion and class, this Stuhrling timepiece exhibits a bold style that adds flare to your collection…. |
