Goviers Giftware and Collectables March 2025 Catalogue by amanda-goviersofsidmouth.co

VICTORY IN EUROPE MAY 8TH 1945 - 2025

March 2025

Welcome to Springtime

Over the last few days we have seen the very welcome signs of spring. The days are lengthening, the sun is just that bit stronger and the garden is starting to come to life. Every year I think it seems to have been a long winter but this year, despite the relative lack of snow in most parts of the country, it has certainly been a very wet winter, as our gardens are showing. The first spring lambs are gamboling around the fields of Staffordshire, which certainly makes the drive home, in the daylight, that little bit more uplifting.

With the new season comes lots of wonderful introductions from our favourite suppliers, and we are delighted to be adding some new ranges too. I am sure that Poole is a name known to many of you, but it is one that Goviers has not sold for a few years. The creative use of glazes has always been a skill that Poole have used to great effect and the new ranges show this off. The range is now made exclusively at the historic Burleigh factory in Longport, Stoke on Trent, familiar no doubt to anyone who watches the Great Pottery Throw Down! The eagle eyed amongst you might have seen a Noah’s Ark and animals on the programme a few weeks ago; a range you will have seen in our catalogue before, but we are not allowed to mention the name in association with the programme.

It certainly doesn’t seem 5 years since we commemorated the 75th Anniversary of VE Day but this year marks 80 years since the end of the second World War. With the current tensions in the world, it seems even more important that we remember the sacrifices made by so many to protect our freedom, and that of so many other countries in Europe. We must not forget the horrors of war and let unjustified acts of aggression go unchallenged. It was with this in mind, that we asked Caroline Dadd to design a fitting tribute to mark this important occasion in our country’s history. I really love this bold design which I think strikes just the right tone.

With Easter now just around the corner thoughts turn not just to chocolate; although I am looking forward to my dark chocolate Easter bunny with very thick chocolate ears! Janet has put together a lovely range of Easter pieces featuring delightful images of spring. The sight of crocus and daffodils in our garden has certainly lifted the mood and hinted that warmer days are ahead. For my late father Easter was the most important religious event in the calendar, and he insisted that it was also a major family event too. Turkey was certainly not just for Christmas in our house. I have one ready in the freezer which I hope we will get to share with Harriett. Yes, she finds her way in somewhere this month! Now crawling, standing and with her first tooth she is certainly keeping Oliver & Hannah, and Janet & I on our toes!

It was with great disappointment that we were told by Halcyon Days that they have, for reasons of their own, decided that they will no longer be supplying us. As one of their last remaining independent retailers who have supported them for many years, this was a massive shock. We are sorry that our loyal Halcyon Days customers will no longer be able to purchase their items from Goviers. Any orders already placed with us will be honoured they have assured us. Our decision to start selling pre-loved Halcyon Days boxes turns out to be timely.

We have already got a wish list from customers seeking specific Halcyon Days boxes that they have missing from their collection. If you are interested in selling all or part of your collection, please do contact us. Demand for older Royal Crown Derby paperweights still seems to be as high as ever and again we have a very active wish list and in the past few months we have managed to find many of the pieces that our customers are waiting for. Let us know if there are pieces that you would like us to reserve for you, when we find them, there is no obligation to purchase.

In early February Janet, Grace, Alison and I spent a busy few days at the Ambiente trade show in Frankfurt. The size of this show is mind blowing and the walking required to get round it is very challenging for some of us! We found some exciting new ranges, mostly for our Havens website but there are a few new ranges that we will be adding to Goviers too. The variety of products available is incredible and selecting new companies to work with is never easy. There will be new ranges of cutlery, glassware and tableware being added to Havens, some are already on our site. Do look at www.havens.co.uk if you need cookware or tableware for yourself or as a gift. We try to stock things that are different and not everywhere.

Thank you for taking the time to look through our latest catalogue. It is a huge team effort, lead by Janet, to put it together each month. We do appreciate your support and never take it for granted.

Simon & the Goviers & Havens team

Maya Hourglass Vase

H 34 cm

H 24 cm

Using expert knowledge gained over years of experience, layer upon layer of living glazes come alive in handpainted designs. Bold, beautiful and each one truly unique.

Inspired by British landscapes, the stunning green and blue tones of Maya represent the earth meeting the sky in a natural yet bold design.

Vase

Maya Bud Vase

Horizon Purse Vase

H 26 cm

£230

H 20 cm

£153

Horizon Keystone Vase

H 26 cm

£190

Horizon Bud Vase

H 12 cm

£77

Poole pottery has an extensive history interlaced with hot red glazes and deep cobalt blues. Capturing the shimmering bursts of colour created by shafts of sunlight playing on the ocean surface, Horizon celebrates this most rousing of natural experiences.

Horizon Manhattan Vase

H 36 cm

H 26 cm

£230

£153

Horizon Hourglass Vase

H 34 cm

H 24 cm

£268

£202

Pair Mixed

All Ceramics Animals are cast & decorated by hand from English earthenware clay, then decorated using Poole’s Living Glaze technique to make each piece unique. Making them the perfect gift; pick your favourite or collect them all.

Fully-jointed. Golden mohair plush. Chestnut pure wool felt. Scarlet satin bow. ‘Growls’ when tipped.

Celebrating Merrythought’s milestone 95th Anniversary year, 1930 - 2025, Merrythought have recreated a small selection of iconic Merrythought designs from the company’s archives.

Rabbit

L 18

Greyfriars Bobby

£169 The Original Bear

This impressive bear is recreated from one of the earliest teddy bear designs by Merrythought’s inaugural designer, Florence Attwood.

Each character in Merrythought’s Heritage Collection features an authentic replica of their earliest ‘hygienic toys’ label and has been individually numbered as a Special Edition. Presented in a pure cotton dust bag with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Greyfriars Bobby, with his Royal Stewart Tartan bow was designed by Florence Attwood and appeared in Merrythought’s inaugural 1931 catalogue.

Panda

Marrying Sapphire (45th) & Golden (50th) anniversary years, these hand-crafted bears in two tones of the finest golden mohair, have a 95th anniversary logo embroidered on their left paw, and a special 95th anniversary foot label stitched to the other paw. With double satin bow, 24 carat gold-plated and sapphire crystal pendant.

Each bear is adorned with a luscious double satin bow, in the centre of which is a detailed 24 carat gold-plated pendant embellished with the iconic Merrythought wishbone, framed by sapphire crystals.

Goviers 80th Anniversary of VE Day Loving Cup

Goviers 80th Anniversary of VE Day Mug

*Please note all products shown are visuals using artwork

Goviers 80th Anniversary of VE Day Tankard

Designed by Caroline Dadd

Dome of St Pauls Cathedral, a symbol of Britain and Londons resilience in the war.

*Please note all products shown are visuals using artwork

Goviers 80th Anniversary of VE Day Plate

D 21.7 cm

£65

Exclusively designed for Goviers to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, this highly collectable plate features an olive branch border, with a poppy garland surrounding the central Union Jack design. The Dove of Peace flies proudly underneath the enscription ‘Victory in Europe May 8th 1945-2025’ with the Lamplight of Peace the symbol of D Day 80 underneath. All in sumptuous rich gold Specially commissioned for VE Day 80.

Hand gilded in rich 22 Carat Gold by artisans in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, the traditional home of English pottery. Hand decorated Fine Bone China, Designed and made in England.

Designed by Caroline Dadd

GOVIERS 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY COIN COLLECTION

Goviers are excited to oﬀer you a set of all 9 coins issued in 1945 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day - Farthing, half penny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling (English 3 Lions design), Scottish shilling (Rearing Lion), Florin & half crown. The sixpence, shillings, ﬂorin & half crown were all 50% silver in 1945. The penny, half penny & farthng were bronze & the threepence brass.

The penny - Dates back to 700 AD. Last struck in 1967. The design on the reverse is Britannia, first used in 1672.

Farthing - a quarter of a penny. First issued from around 1200, until it’s last year 1956. The wren design was only used from 1937-56.

The brass threepence - First issued 1937, last issued 1967.

Half Crown (2 shillings and six pennies) - First issued 1549 , last issued 1967. Ceased to be legal tender in 1970. The design on the reverse symbolises England (three Lions), Northern Ireland (harp), Scotland ( rearing lion).

The shilling - First minted in the mid 1500’s, last issued in 1966. From 1937 there were two versions of the shilling issued each year, the English with three lions, the Scottish with a rearing lion. Both were used throughout the UK. The 1945 set has both designs.

Florin ( 2 shillings) - First issued 1849, last issued 1967. The reverse design shows a shamrock (Northern Ireland), a thistle (Scotland) and tudor rose (England) for the three home nations excluding Wales.

Goviers 80th Anniversary

V.E.Day Coin Collection

Presentation box: 14.2cm x 8.8cm

£195

The sixpence - First issued 1551, last issued in 1967. Legal tender until 1980.

Half penny - First issued 1672, last issued 1967. The design on the 1945 half penny was the Golden Hind.

Designed by Caroline Dadd

Wedding anniversaries are more than a ritual observance of another year gone by - they’re an annual celebration of happiness and shared love. The butterfly, a universal icon of joy, adorns the Waterford Happiness toasting flutes, perfect for an intimate party of two or the ideal gift for any joyous anniversary year.

Charles & Camilla

Raise a glass to HRH King Charles III & HRH Queen Camila’s 20 Year Anniversary milestone

Coronation Tankard

H 13.5 cm

£36

Highland Coronation Gin & Tonic Tumbler H 9.5

£49.50

Fizz glasses Set of 6

£60

Coronation

Champagne Glass

H 24cm 19cl

£15

Billie Goes to Town Tea Towels Set of 2

King’s Birthday Tankard, Kintyre 1 Pint

£45

Metropolitan Champagne Saucers Set of 4

Billie Goes to Town Placemats Set of 4

29cm x 21.5cm Cork backed £18

Billie Goes to Town Easy Adjust Apron

King’s Birthday

Tot Glass, Kintyre

H 6cm 6cl

£13.50

Tiara Champagne Flutes Pair H

£85

Lismore Essence

Champagne Flutes Pair H 27.5cm 220ml

£136

Billie Goes to Town Coasters Set of 4

Snowdrop Collection

Fairy Dusk Candleholder

H 8.5 cm

£195

Fairy Dusk Tray

D 10 cm

£145

Fairy Dusk Vase

H 10 cm

£335

The ‘Fairy Dusk’ trio of snowdrops in snow celebrate that magical time when snowdrops light the way at dusk like multitude of tiny lanterns. Loosely based on a snowdrop called Galanthus ‘Mother Goose’, showing a golden yellow inner segment.

Giselle Mirror

14 cm x 48 cm

£395

Borne on slender, arching pedicels in late winter and early spring, a cluster of Galanthus nivalis ‘Magnet’ arch one over another, displaying their secret v-shaped green marks on their inner segments. As if choreographed when the sun comes out for the danse d’école, a corps of women in white, ballet-blanc, dance on long, slender stems, lifting their outer petals like long tulle dresses in the classical ballet, Giselle.

£545 Ltd Ed 15

Augustus Vase

H 15 cm

Galanthus plicatus Augustus is a bold snowdrop with dark green leaf edges that are folded back on themselves. Vicky uses a celadon ground to showcase the large, pure-white globular flowers, with their distinct puckering.

Ring of Hope Bowl

D 10 cm

£185

Snowdrops have a very deep meaning behind them. As one of the first flowers of spring, they often symbolise new beginnings, hope, rebirth and the ability to overcome challenges. With Pope Francis making 2025 a year of hope, this bowl, holding an unbroken ring of snowdrops, would make a very positive gift to give someone who might be going through a change and in need of a smile.

NEW

Snowdrop Collection

Spring Cannon Mirror

51 cm x 60 cm

£1995

The Spring Cannon mirror inspired from a conversation with a collector at a Moorcroft event at Cannon Hall, uses daffodils which rise like trumpets in an orchestra, dashing their golden brass over nodding snowdrops and aconites as dwarf irises raise the tempo in the central side plaques with a tantalising twist of lilac petals, each one holding a single orange-yellow stripe, just as if they were moving conductor batons.

Inge Dawn Vase

H 10 cm

Galanthus nivalis ‘Blonde Inge’ is an interesting nivalis cultivar with its combination of green and honey-yellow parts. Rachel uses a warm buttery ground behind her snowdrops with vibrant green foliage, as she weaves warm, honey-blond open blooms over nodding closed ones.

Snow Violet Vase

£265

H 12.5 cm

£785

Early Spring wood violets with their cheerful purple and blue hues, brighten even the shadiest spots. Here Nicola weaves delicate nodding snowdrops into lush green foliage, alongside flowering wood violets, using a contrasting pale cream upper ground.

In March ladybirds leave their overwintering homes to find food. Kerry’s ladybirds discover some early March tulips, whose pale blue petals sway in the spring breeze.

March Awakening

March 2025 Miniature H 5 cm

£191

Tucked away deep in a forest, a small, wooden, snow covered cabin provides a welcome warm retreat amidst the snow and ice. Smoke pours from the chimney into the midnight blue sky, lit by a full moon, whilst a frozen turquoise lake is framed by winter snowdrops.

Nordic Glade Vase

H 20 cm

£540

Aga One Cup Green Teapot 20 x 9 x 14cm 500 ml

Cat Armchair Green One Cup Teapot

17cm x 9cm x 10cm

Double Espresso Green Teapot

24 x 11 x 23cm 950 ml

Romany Caravan Green Teapot

28 x 14 x 19cm 1.5 L

Toaster Green Teapot 22cm x 10cm x 18cm 1.035 L

Landrover Green Teapot 19 x 9 x 12cm 500 ml

Aga

Large

28 x 12 x 19cm 1.36 L

Shamrock Heritage Basket

D 22 cm H 4 cm

£295

Shamrock Canape Plate Set of 2

W 14.5 cm

£40

Leprechaun Pot of Gold Ornament

H 10.2 cm

£20

Shamrock: A three-leaf clover that symbolizes spring and is associated with St. Patrick.

Wearing green: Legend says that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns. People around the world embrace their Irish heritage & raise a glass to the Emerald Isle

Pixie Bear H 22 cm

£105

Shamrock Tray Irish Soda Bread Recipe

L 27 cm W 14 cm £25

Shamrock Meadow Vase

Small H 15cm D 10cm

Large H 24cm D 14cm

£20

£27

Classic Shamrock Cheese Board

L 25.4 cm W 14 cm £25

Bunny with Leprechaun Hat VHB

H 7.5 cm

£305

Cheese Knife Set of 4 L 14 cm £30

Jimmy is super happy to become your “Good Luck” friend. Jimmy Teddy bear features the words “Good Luck” and a four-leaf clover on his paw pad

x 10.5 x 9.5cm

Gorgeous wool plush teddy holding a felt toadstool with green felt clover. 5 way jointed Happiness Four Leaf Clover Mug

Seahorse

Ornament

St

H 9.1cm W 4.4cm

£75

Patricks Day 17th March

Lismore Connoisseur, Straight Sided Tumblers, Set of 2

H 8cm D 7cm 207ml

£120

Luck D 5 cm £32

Lismore Square Ring Holder

H 7cm W 7.7cm

£75

Safeguard your wedding, engagement or signet rings with the beautiful Lismore Square Ring Holder.

Irish Flag

8 cm £60

Giftology Lismore

Bon Bon Vase

H 15 cm W 7.6 cm

£110

Annual Basket 2025 Tree Of Life

D 17.5cm H 7.5cm

£190

Giftology Lismore

Heart Bowl

H 5 cm D 10 cm

£80

Giftology Lismore Candy Bowl

H 7.7cm D 12.5cm 570ml

Lismore Essence Ellipse Bowl

H 9cm W 13cm L 15cm

£120

Lismore Irish Coffee Glass Set of 2

H 16cm W 7.8cm 230 ml

£170

£50

£80 For The Shamrock D 8 cm

Irish Blue Kerry

H 14 cm with certificate

£132 Ltd Ed 1000

Vase H 19.4 cm

The Artisan Collection

*Each Vase Shape available in 5 colours

H 9.4 cm

D 16 cm x 15 cm

Timeless Cheerful designs to make the simple things in life feel special.

Spring Birds Apron

x 45cm

Cotton

Violet Round Vase

Pink Slim

Teal Dewdrop

Pink

Violet

Teal

Iron Blue Moss Green

Teal

Iron Blue Moss Green

Violet Moss Green

Iron Blue

Pink

Spring Birds Tea Towels Set of 2

Spring Birds Mug & Coaster Set

Spring Birds Double Oven Glove

Spring Birds Plant Pot with Tray

Chrysanthe-mum Plaque

H 34cm W 19cm

This beautiful mother rabbit with baby is the perfect picture of Springtime.

Mum is the word. Cheerful chrysanthemums not only hold the letters ‘mum’ within the word, but the flower is also known to be a symbol of maternal love, gentle affection, and respect, making them the perfect choice for a Mother’s Day Moorcroft design.

Whether gracing the Easter tree, highlighting the Easter table, or serving as a unique gift, these exquisite porcelain designs beautifully capture the lightness and joy of spring. The renowned Hutschenreuther ‘Porcelain Egg,’ this year showcases a pair of blue tits with a whimsical bow design. Accompanying it is a porcelain heart adorned with a blue tit motif, as well as a flower bell that embodies the ‘Spring Melody’ theme with its delicate floral and bird design. Additionally, three mini eggs feature springtime daffodil motifs in white, yellow, and orange to create a vibrant Easter display.

Easter Egg 2025

Easter Heart 2025

Daffodils are one of the first signs of Spring. This design takes inspiration from William Wordsworth who wrote the infamous poem ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’.

Posy Vase

Parrot Tulips

Mini QT Puzzle

£14.95

Exquisite Halcyon Days egg handpainted with bluebells.

Bluebell Egg

H 5.5 cm

Unboxed

£90

Handpainted with parrot tulips from Bilston and Battersea enamels.

Easter Sunday 20th April

Painted Table

Egg Cups Set of 2

6.5cm x 3.5cm

Blooming Cottage Garden

Mini QT

Tulip Egg

H 5.5 cm

Unboxed

£90

Garden Bird

Exquisite rare hand painted with many tiny birds on pink blossom - blue tit, kingfisher, wren, goldfinch...

Miniature egg with a gilded screw fitting

Miniature Egg

H 3 cm

Unboxed

£75

Easter Bunny Mug

Set of 2

8.5 cm

240ml

£20

Easter Bunny Egg Cups Set of 2

6.5cm x 3.5cm

£24

Toucans Mini QT Puzzle 14cm x

1992 Easter Egg

H 5.7 cm D 4.3 cm

Certificate of Authenticity

£95

£14.95

1978 Easter Egg

H 5.7 cm D 4.3 cm

Certificate of Authenticity

PRE LOVED

1982 Easter Egg

H 5.7 cm D 4.3 cm

Certificate of Authenticity

£95

A design of muliti-coloured Tudor-inspired blooms cover this gorgeous cream egg.

Tudor Inspired Floral Cream Egg

H 5.7cm D 4.3cm

Unboxed with original stand

Certificate of Authenticity

£90

Meadow Rabbit

H 7.5 cm

Guild Exclusive

£75

Bunny with Basket VH

H 7 cm

Rabbit with Carrot VHB

H 8.5 cm

£305

Lop Ear

Bunny VH

H 5 cm

£155

£330

Wheelbarrow

Bunny VHB H 7 cm

£275

White Rabbit

Sitting H 10 cm

Bunny with Bow-tie VHFB

H 7.5 cm

£265

Hoppie Ballet Rabbit Pendant H 16 cm

Bunny & Lovey VH H 5cm

£21.90

Easter

Bunny VH

H 6 cm

£89

Rabbit

Doorstop

H 22 cm

Rabbit VHTQ

H 7.5 cm

£235

Rabbit VHB

H 7.5 cm

£235

£180

Disney’s Lucky Rabbit & first ever character.

Farmer

Bunny VHB H 10 cm

£305

Rabbit VHB H 13.4 cm £220

£28.95 Oswald 33cm

£405

The Flock Vase

H 12.5 cm

Barley Lamb

H 17 cm L 20 cm

Floppy Linda Lamb 20 cm

£24.90

100% pure curly white mohair

Anni Lamb

H 16 cm

£34.90

Milky Way

Cat Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Any mugs on page 28

Buy 3 get 1 free

£92

Love Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

We Belong Together

Dogs Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Small Trip

Rabbit Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Playfellows Dogs Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Curious ﬂock

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Friends For A Lifetime Hedgehog Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

13.5 x 9.5cm

£25

On the Road Together Deer Mug

13.5 x 10.5 x 9.5cm

£25

Sheep Mug

Lively Fellows

Donkey Mug

Harmony Purple Mug

Sunshine Yellow Mug

Blue Tit - Song Birds

H 9 cm

£55

Blue tits have an aﬃnity with Springtime.Their blue and yellow plumage echoes the seasons cheerful daffodils and bluebells

Blue Tit Mug

H 9.5 cm

Robin Mug

H 9.5 cm

£25

H 9.5 cm

£25

Chaffinch - Song Birds

H 10 cm

£55

Bahar Blue Vase

H 31 cm

£150

Bulfinch Couple - Song Birds

23.5cm x 11cm

£90

Bahar Green Vase

H 18 cm

£75

Vase

The colourful chaﬃnch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. You’ll usually hear them before you see them, thanks to their loud song.

Mug H 9.5 cm

£25

Chaffinch Mug

Sparrow

Adorable, colourful velvet paws with charming details sneak their way into the hearts of many a collector. You just cannot help loving them!

Cat

Luca e Sofia Cats

Ilario Cat

8 cm

Mira e Milo Cats

x 14 cm

Amici Per La Pelle

Cat

Mio e Bea Cats

Vivien e Peppie Cats

The De Rosa family, Jorge and his daughter Augustina have become great friends over the years producing stunning exclusive handcrafted items. The production process of individually carving the clay piece gives an effect that connot be achieved in any other way which also means that every piece is unique.

Each large limited edition Gallery piece is supplied gift boxed with a special numbered certificate signed by the artist with it’s corresponding number handpainted on the base of the piece.

Rampant Horse

Mini Rabbit

Long Eared Owl

Mini Rooster

Mini Cow

4 cm

Mini Sheep

Mini Horse

Mini Bull

Striped Pig

Brown Confetti

African Cape Owl

Baby Long Eared Owl

Mini Dolphin

Mini Frog

Mini Turtle

Baby Puffin

Puffin

Koala with Baby

Baby Green Tortoise

Green Tortoise

Black Swan

Baby Jumping Frog

Sea Turtle

Arctic Polar Bear

Mini Panda

Baby Arctic Polar Bear

9 x 10 x 12 cm £85

Striped Kitten Resting

8 x 4 x 6 cm £65 Mini Cat

6 x 6 x 9 cm £65

Striped Cat with Yarn Ball

8 x 6 x 8 cm

£65

with Gold Ribbon

x 5 x 9 cm

Cheetah H 8 cm

x 7 x 14 cm

10 x 7 x 9 cm £95

9 x 6 x 13 cm

x 5 x 8 cm

9 x 7 x 11 cm

14 x 6 x 10 cm

Cheetah with Golden Tail

Lion

Lion Cub

Ginger Cat

Bengal Tiger

Mini Kitten

Lion Sitting

Cat with Gold Ribbon

Kitten

Baby

Striped Kitten

Mini

PRE LOVED

John Ablitt

Jane James

Carmen Roome

Prince Frog

Coco Dog

Decorated in

Beautiful

painted

Handpainted field mouse in woodland scene on the lid and inside a picture of a squirrel on an oak leaf.

Unusual & rare enamel needlework pin cushion, with velvet

Beautiful vintage enamel box with a pale blue and pink forget-me-not design around ‘A Token of Love’ heart motif, with a love heart inside the lid.