Coronation Ramblings...

Rather than the view from our new office I am lucky enough to be looking out on a very sunny day in the Loire Valley. The apple blossom in the area is amazing this year giving the promise of a good harvest, frost willing, and plenty of Pink Lady apples to fill the supermarket shelves!

We have been totally overwhelmed with the reaction to the Coronation ranges that we have put together for you. Orders have been way above what we could ever have forecast, and that is having had the experience of the Platinum Jubilee only last year. Our initial orders of stock were quickly sold, we are working with our suppliers to get more as quickly as possible. I can only apologise for any delays you may experience; it has caught us all rather by surprise. In a good way.

The quality of the pieces being made for this great occasion are a true testament to the skills that remain in the UK, despite many being happy to say they are not what they were. I am sure the King will be delighted that so many UK suppliers have really pushed the boat out for him. On the 6th of May Janet & I will also be celebrating the wedding of our son Oliver to Hannah. There may not be a Crown, or probably a balcony appearance, but I am sure we will have a wonderful day and enjoy catching up with the Coronation coverage on the Sunday.

After a short time when we were unable to work with Dartington and Caithness we are delighted to be able to bring those two great brands back into the catalogue. The Caithness Coronation Paperweight is sure to be a great success and the Dartington range is as ever stylish and well designed.

I first met the owner of Royal Scot Crystal when I was a thin 23-year-old Brand Manager at Denby Tableware and he was the Chief Executive of the parent company. Almost 40 years later it is great to keep that connection alive. The Royal Scot range has been very popular as usual, and we were delighted to be featured alongside their paperweight on This Morning. A new range of commemorative decanters has been added and have already been well received online.

Away from the Coronation Moorcroft have been as busy as ever with new designs and they do not disappoint. Personally, I think this is one of their best collections for a little while and I feel that a couple might have to be added to my collection.

Janet, Grace and I spent an afternoon at the Waterford Wedgwood showroom a few weeks ago and selected a few new pieces to add to the catalogue. I hope you like what we have chosen. The Irish Lace Bowl is truly a stunning piece.

As I have mentioned before I am a keen, if rather messy, cook and I take my utensils very seriously and expect them to last. My collection of Mermaid tins included almost every size long before we bought Goviers. I am now totally converted to the Samuel Groves saucepans and after 12 months testing am happy to give 5 stars to the non-stick frying pans. My morning omelette has never been better!

We have for some time been looking at providing some imaginative gift solutions for key family events. Our first collection has been put together by Grace from the extensive Steiff range. An inspired and thoughtful collection to welcome that new addition. We will be working on other collections in due course.

While in France Janet & I took the opportunity to visit the showroom of Andree Jardin the world renown brush makers based near Nantes. On the warmest day of our time in France we were able to see the full range of items they make and add some new pieces to our range, these will be in stock and on the web site shortly as well as featuring in the July catalogue.

By the time this catalogue lands on your mat the Coronation build up will be in full swing, or if the Royal Mail are late we will all be watching the highlights. I hope that the day is as spectacular and memorable as it deserves to be and that the King & Queen can enjoy their very special day. We will raise a glass to them both at our own family celebration.

Last but by no means least Natasha has joined the Goviers team. We are delighted to have her working with us, and you will have another voice at the end of the phone. I hope that she can cope with the madness that is Goviers!

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Inscribed inside the lid: Evoking plentiful pageantry and celebration combined with religious formalities that have remained similar to those conducted for over a thousand years, the coronation ceremony service is led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. An occasion like no other, the ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey for over 900 years.

CORONATION GOLD

Large Round Enamel Box

D 8.2cm H 3cm

£495

Plays "God Save The King"

Inscribed inside the lid: VIVAT REX

CORONATION

GOLD

Round Musical Box

D 8.2cm H 5cm £750

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CORONATION GOLD

Prestige Musical Box

L9.5cm W 8.2cm H 5cm £1950

This radiant musical box has been intricately hand decorated in gold, to reflect the grandeur and ceremony of 2023’s glorious celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III. Once opened, the box plays the British Anthem; ‘Zadok the Priest’ composed by the George Frideric Handel. Originally composed for King George II of England in 1727, this piece has been performed at every Coronation since then.

The Celebration of the Natural World Collection

The ‘Celebration of the Natural World’ collection features an abundant array of British flora and fauna inspired by the King’s love of nature. His Majesty’s stewardship of the natural world has been exemplified by the active role he plays in championing positive change and leading initiatives to achieve a more sustainable and greener future.

A percentage of the sales of the ‘Celebration of the Natural World’ collection will be donated by Halcyon Days to The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

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The King's cypher is set in gold in the centre of this beautifully hand-decorated musical box, and once opened it plays ‘Le Quattro Stagioni’ by Vivaldi.

CORONATION

EMBLEM Green

Enamel Box

D 5.7cm H 3cm £250

DESIGNS BY

LIFE GUARDS ON PARADE

ESTIMATED DELIVERY

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CORONATION EMBLEM Blue Square Enamel Box L 5.7cm H 3cm £275

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIG BEN CHIMES Musical Box H 4.5cm D 5.7cm

Plays "Westminster Chimes"

Steiff are pleased to celebrate His Majesty the King, King Charles III with this exquisite piece. This bear contains a musical box that plays the British National Anthem.

Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14th November 1948 in Buckingham Palace and became King Charles III on the death of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth 11, on 8th September 2022. He is therefore the longest ‘heir’ ever in British history.

King Charles III Coronation

1000pcs

King Charles is made of grey violet mohair and is fully jointed (head, arms and legs).

He has felt paw pads, a magnificent royal face and shiny black eyes, hand stitched black nose and mouth, together with the famous Steiff "Button In Ear" tag. King Charles is wearing a robe which is finished with white edging and kept together with little buttons.

At the back of this special bear is a turnable button - just wind up the button and you will hear ' God Save the King'.

King Charles Long To Reign Over Us

Goviers are excited to be working with Great British Jigsaws, a local family run husband and wife business, who have launched a jubilant jigsaw to mark the momentous occasion of King Charles III’s coronation. Produced entirely in the UK, using the highest quality jigsaw print production, this vibrant new jigsaw is ideal for puzzlers that want to buy British and support small businesses.

Featuring King Charles and the Queen Consort standing proudly against a backdrop of The Mall and Buckingham Palace, the jigsaw portrays joyful well-wishers from all over the British Isles waving their Union Flags, roses, thistles, shamrocks and daffodils. Overhead, the Red Arrows roar their way across a red, white and blue sky, from Windsor, over the London skyline including The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. This glorious scene is adorned with many of the things that reflect the King's love of the British people, animals, conservation and the environment, whilst the royal couple’s rescue dogs sit dutifully at their feet.

GOVIERS EXCLUSIVE KING'S FAVOURITE PLAQUE

Popular in cottage-style gardens, Delphiniums grow in beautiful shades of blue, pink, white and purple, and will add a splash of colour to your garden border. They are best planted in the springtime in full sun to light shade, with shelter from strong winds

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Delphiniums, are wonderful bold, striking flowers symbolising positivity. When the then Prince Charles, was asked about his favourite flower prior to 2020's virtual Chelsea Flower Show, he revealed his 'passion' for the bloom.

"For me, the magnificent, gloriously apparelled delphinium, with its impeccable bearing and massed in platoons, holds pride of place in my botanical affections" King Charles

At Highgrove, the family home of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen Consort, the elegant Sundial Garden has a stone sundial at its centre and beds planted with platoons of blue, pink and purple delphiniums.

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GOVIERS EXCLUSIVE KING'S FAVOURITE JUG

Both items with additional Goviers Backstamp.

Merrythought's exquisite collectable bear in commemoration of His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on 6 May 2023 is beautifully crafted at Merrythought's historic British factory, He is a true future heirloom and features golden mohair plush paired with pure cotton velvet paws, one of which is embroidered with the King’s official cypher and the occasion date. His noble persona is enhanced by deep blue eyes and a neatly hand-stitched nose and smile. Marking the first Coronation in 70 years, this important teddy bear is dressed in an impressive pure cotton velvet robe, with satin lining, gold embroidery and Italian tassel detailing. As befitting a new monarch, he is presented with a stunning silver-plated replica of the Imperial state crown. Adorned with 26 glass gemstones, pure cotton velvet lining and white woven faux fur trim, it is a masterpiece in its own right.

King Charles III

Commemorative

Teddy Bear

H 35cm £345 

Individually numbered as part of a Limited Edition of 2023 with a Certificate of Authenticity. 

Presented in a luxury gift box.

18-10

Highly Polished stainless steel

£12.95 gift boxed