Goviers February 2025 Catalogue by amanda-goviersofsidmouth.co

FEBRUARY

The Start of a New Year.

I know it is slightly late but can we all wish you a very Happy & Healthy 2025.

A new year always brings new challenges, and hopefully opportunities. The current economic climate certainly makes it challenging for any small business and we are no different. We recognise that most of what we sell is not an essential, but a treat and we are delighted that you want to buy that special something from us. We try to provide the best service possible with our small team and we like to think it is that, and the great range of products we find, that keeps you coming back to us. We do appreciate it.

The start of the year also brings a raft of new introductions from our loyal and supportive suppliers. We are very lucky that we have suppliers that we think enjoy working with us as much as we enjoy working with them and appreciate the support that we give their brands with what we do. Too many manufacturers seem to think that they only need their own website and that retailers don’t matter. Thankfully most of our suppliers are much more enlightened. You will see that Janet and the team have selected some fantastic new launches for 2025. With it being the Chinese year of the Snake there is obviously a selection of pieces to celebrate the start of this year. Snoopy was one of the stars of 2024 for us and we apologise to many of you who had to wait longer for their pieces than expected. The reaction from collectors worldwide caught Steiff completely by surprise, nostalgia is such a strong emotion and I think this proves that. There are new additions to the Snoopy range which I am sure will be equally popular.

Caithness is a brand with which I have a connection from many years ago. When both Caithness and Royal Crown Derby were part of the Royal Doulton Group I was lucky enough to be Marketing Director for both brands, albeit briefly as I was then seconded to Royal Doulton USA. The commute from Staffordshire to Perth, and occasionally to Caithness, around five hours further north, certainly added some miles to my car and the delicious Scottish breakfasts did not help my waistline! This year Helen MacDonald celebrates 50 years of creativity at Caithness and a new collection has been put together to mark this wonderful achievement. Helen was so generous with her time and knowledge when I was working there, as were all the team in Perth. A superb product made by really nice people.

Love is in the air…..

This year the catalogue timing is ideal for Valentines Day, hopefully landing with time for you to purchase something special for someone special. Obviously, the choice of pieces was left up to the ladies in the office! Lladro is a brand that we have seen an increasing demand for over the past few years so the range we have will be expanding. Maleras is a brand we love working with, great skill and creative thought go into the pieces and the people we work with are some of the nicest in the industry too.

Celebrating 95 years.

Merrythought is 95 years old. A family owned business still making in the UK and still producing world class teddy bears. There is a special piece for this year which I am sure will become a classic. We wish them a very happy birthday and look forward to celebrating 100 years with them in 2030!

With many years of Royal Crown Derby experience within our team it was natural that we would be drawn towards working with rare and discontinued paperweights. After over 5 years of finding and retailing pre-loved paperweights we decided the time had come to expand our pre-loved offering. Over the years we have had many collectors wanting to sell their collections of Halcyon Days enamel boxes but at the time we felt we had enough on our plate. We have now decided that the time is right to add Halcyon Days to our pre-loved selection.

We never put all our eggs in one basket!

Our first collection has taught us a lot and we will no doubt continue learning about the range and what was produced in the past. Many of the older boxes are 100% hand painted, adding to the interest and unique nature of the item. We have checked all the pieces carefully, as we do with all our paperweights, to ensure that they are top quality, being conscious of course that some of these pieces are many years old. We have also sourced stands for the eggs, something which we think is essential for them to be displayed. If you have Halcyon Days collections that you would like to sell, then please get in touch with us as we will be looking for more pieces later in the year.

In our house, and at least one other in our team, puzzles are often to be seen taking over the dining table! If Janet disappears, I can be pretty sure that a few more pieces are going to be going into the latest one she has on the go. The new range of Victory puzzles have proved a big hit here, much testing had to be done over Christmas! I think it is safe to say that they passed the test on two tables.

Every time I sit down to write my few words, I am amazed at the range of pieces that we find to add each month. I hope that there is something in the following pages that sparks your interest and tempts you to pick up the phone or visit our website.

Kindest Regards

Simon and the Goviers & Havens team.

British Collector Bear 2025 H 36 cm

Made of etched RMS mohair, 5 way Jointed. Gold plated button in ear & Growler. Double bow in two different shades of green. Soles and paws made of felt Hand stitched nose and mouth

Cosy Year Bear 2025

2025 Traditional Year Bear H 30

Hand-made from the finest rich mahogany wavy mohair plush, each limited edition bear features pure cotton velvet paws, one of which is neatly embroidered with the iconic Merrythought wishbone & the year ‘2025’.

Presented in a pure cotton dust bag with a certificate of authenticity

Punkie Year Bear

2025 Cheeky Year Bear

Annual Basket 2025 Tree Of Life D 17.5cm

The Annual Basket comes with a special backstamp and a Certiﬁcate of Authenticity. Only available for 2025.

The Tree of Life basket has been inspired by ancient Celtic Mythology and the importance of nature in early Irish life. The Ancient Celts depended on the trees for their day-today existence as the provided a means of shelter, food, heat and even housed wildlife that was once hunted in Ireland. The Celts believed there was a connection between nature and the life beyond, the tree represented a connection between earth and the afterlife, mind and body and the never-ending cycle of life. It is thought they believed that trees held the spirits of their ancestors. The Oak was seen as a towering symbol of nobility, strength, endurance, longevity and wisdom.

The Year of The Snake

De Rosa create unique ﬁgurines, hand carved and painted, ﬁnished in gold and platinum

Snake 12 x 8 x 9 cm

£95

In the Chinese Zodiac the snake is associated with wisdom, charm, elegance and transformation.

9 x 6 x 12 cm

£95

x 9 x 7 cm

£90

Snake - White & Copper 9cm x 62cm

£1220

Imari Snake H 8cm

£105

The Lunar New Year heralds a time of renewal, self-discovery, & transformation.

Available To Order

Year of the Snake

Those born in the year of the snake, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025 are said to be perceptive, intelligent & graceful.

The World War I Flying Ace is one of the many fantasy alternate identities that Snoopy adopted during the fifty-year run of the Peanuts comic strip. Dressed in scarf and goggles, Snoopy imagined that he flew in hot pursuit of the Red Baron.

2025 is the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts, one of the most popular and inﬂuential comic strips of all time.

3 way jointed. Embroidered mouth, eyes & hair.

Miniature Snoopy with heart H 9cm

Brown with Snoopy 75th Anniversary H 21 cm & 15 cm

The collectable ﬁgurines in this collection are made in matte and glazed porcelain, decorated with iridescent tones and details in bright yellow. This is a special edition made to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the creation of Peanuts. To mark the occasion, on the base of all the ﬁgurines in the collection there is a special decal recording the event.

£125

One of the most iconic characters from the comic strip Peanuts, is the loveable creation of Charles Schulz’s Snoopy, a beagle. Snoopy is loyal, imaginative, and good-natured and prone to imagining fantasy lives. Here he is just a true romantic clasping a red felt heart.

Snoopy, is seen here hugging his faithful friend Woodstock

Ltd

Detective Mouse

H 11 cm

£129

NEW Delivery March Ltd Ed 1500

The Steiff “mice” series continues with the launch of literature heros. This unmistakeable famous mouse, dressed in a herringbone cape and deerstalker hat, lives at 221B Baker Street. With the help of the magnifying glass, he solves exciting criminal cases on the streets of London.

3 way Jointed

Paul Mouse & Petsy Teddy

12cm

£110

Ltd Ed 1500

Rabbit Set

Born 1935 Elvis is regarded as one of the best-selling solo music artists of all time. His image and sound became the embodiment of the time when rock and roll was born. The legendary “Jailhouse Rock” is a timeless classic and testament to his enduring legacy. In honour of his 90th birthday, the King of Rock joins his famous friends at “Steiff Rocks” and our Steiff Elvis salutes one of his most iconic looks.

Ltd Ed 1935

Steiff Rocks! Elvis Presley

90th Anniversary Bear

H 32 cm

£299

Finest mohair

5 Way Jointed Gold plated button in ear

Steiff

Rocks! Sgt Pepper, The Beatles

H 30 cm £299

H 21cm

£219

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

Disney’s Donald is elated his sweetheart will join him to celebrate their anniversaries.

Disney’s Daisy made her debut in the comic strip “Mr. Duck Steps Out” in 1940.

Delivery April

Steiff Rocks! The Beatles

30 cm

£239

Donald Duck

90th Anniversary

H 27 cm

£219

Disney Daisy Duck

85th Anniversary

H 27cm

Drum inspired cap top.

St. Bernard

The national dog of Switzerland, the St. Bernard. This fine little replica with airbrushed details is a kind and benevolent friend who will always protect you. Delivery

Foxy is a true spirited fox terrier. He has a soft cuddly plush coat of cream, tan and black. Carefully styled eyelids, the naturalistic black dog nose and the airbrush-painted muzzle give this little bundle of energy a particularly lovable, lively appearance.

Heavenly Hugs Henny Dog

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

Helen MacDonald, born in Caithness, began her career on 2nd December 1974 as a trainee engraver at Caithness Glass in Wick, working under masters like Denis Mann and Paul Ysart. After a decade in Wick, Helen transitioned to the Perth studio as assistant designer to Colin Terris, where she collaborated with Venetian master Franco Toﬀolo. This experience ignited her passion for integrating colour into her designs, a practice she continues today at the Crieﬀ studio. In celebration of her 50-year career, Caithness Glass is releasing a limited-edition paperweight inspired by her Dancers series.

“Over the years, I’ve enjoyed exploring various techniques to create a range of themes. One of my favourites has been dancers. This occasional series featured Waltzer’s and even Whirling Dervishes, but the most striking was the Flamenco.”

– Helen MacDonald

Flamenco

13.5cm x 9.5cm

Determination

Signed by Helen on the base.

£250

A robust thistle stands proudly atop a deep cobalt blanket, encircled by intricate and delicate cuts that create a mirror-like scene. The precise faceting reflects light, enhancing the thistle’s regal presence within its crystal realm.

H 12.5 cm

£790

Created in both Florian Blue and a Blue-on-Blue engobe as two separate designs, Florian Blues harks back to the nostalgia of a Florian Daisy design by William Moorcroft c.1902 which held delicately structured Dahlberg daisy blooms, with bright yellow flowers.

Night Owl

January 2025 Miniature H 5 cm

£142

Kerry’s monthly miniature, sets off the night barn owls’ pale wings in the twilight.

Inauguration Day Vase

H 30 cm

£2025

H 12.5 cm

£790

H 22 cm

£345

Candlemas Day is an ancient festival that marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox Feverell, has winter pansies in shades of purple and blue flowering against pale white clay, with the centre of the pansies a soft yellow with a fiery orange centre, a subtle nod to the candlelight that brings cheer to us all.

Paul Hilditch features three eagles to mark Inauguration Day on this magnificent vase: the bald eagle, with its face of steely determination and majestic 7-feet wingspan; the Golden eagle, North America’s largest bird of prey, with a penchant for the highest of altitudes; and the Steller’s Sea Eagle, found off the coast of Alaska, an immense eagle with large head and massive orange bill to match.

Feverell Candlestick

Ltd Ed 10

NEW

Florian Blues Vase

Florian Blues Engobe Vase

Ltd Ed 10

NEW

Side A

Side C

Side B

Chrysanthe-mum Plaque

H 34cm W 19cm

£435

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.

Chrysanthemum petals diffuse from cherry red and scarlet to candy-floss pink, each one blooming in full radiance to each of the four corners of this plaque.

Glasgow Love Vase

H 20 cm

£335

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic stylised rose is said to epitomise the Glasgow style. Here this special rose is mirrored on a classic twin-handled Moorcroft vase, with ethereal ladies given striking black tubelined detail either side of a red rose with added hearts tiered below - just for Valentine’s Day.

Pond Life

February 2025 Miniature

H 5 cm

£142

In February hibernating frogs wake up and toads return to pond sto breed as the cycle of new pond life starts again.

Love In The Wind Vase

H 20 cm

£695

A unique weathervane with green and pink ornaments and stylised feathers at Glasgow School of Art, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, forms the inspiration for this special Valentine design. Here, colourful hearts, a flock of Mackintosh birds and stylised feathers circle the vase, one on top of another, as if vying for that very special Wind of Love.

“Roses Are Red” is a love poem and children’s rhyme that is now synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Complete with a trio of scarlet-red Art Nouveau style roses, and stylised violets rich in colour, Nicola utilises her favourite colourway, by bridging the flowers with a dark blue heart.

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue Plaque

H 25cm W 14cm

£225

Anita Harris is a highly skilled, award winning, artist working in the heart of the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent.

She has a wealth of experience having worked for companies including Poole Pottery & Moorcroft’s Stonebridge Stoneware.

These highly collectible, individually signed, hand painted pieces use her signature vibrant reactive glazes and lustres that make her artwork come alive.

Heart Shaped Necklace

Silver & cubic zirconia

Large: Pendant H 1.6 cm Chain 45cm

£75

Small: Pendant H 1.4 cm Chain 45cm

£55

Two hearts entwined together forever.

Love Hearts D 6.5 cm

£50

Silver Mini Heart Bowl

Very pretty silver and cubic zirconia heart shaped necklace with 45cm silver chain.

Amore Bear H 40 cm

£139

Mayfair Red

Golden Peter

H 18cm

£82

The perfect cuddly gifts for anyone with a special place in your heart!

Minnie Mouse H 31cm

St Paul’s

Notebook-Red

£37.90

H 15.4 cm W 11 cm

Made of luxury top grain goat skin

£60

Red Rose Bangle

Oval Bangle 5cm x 6.5cm

£85

Wallet with Refill

H 23 cm W 16 cm

Made of luxury Rutland grained leather

£80

Fill this stunningly designed frame with a picture of you and your loved ones.

Rose Earrings

2cm x 1cm

£114

Vera Wang Infinity Silver

Photo Frame

Fits 4”x6” Photo

H 21 x 16cm

£70

Jimmy Love Teddy - Cream H 30 cm

£39.90

Rose Lapel Pin

3cm x 1cm

£59

Hand enamelled silver miniatures exclusively brought to you from the heart of Italy

Red Rose L 24cm x 6cm

£360

Belgravia Ruby Red Set of 2 Large Wine Glasses

H 21cm 250 ml

£95

Rose Bud Red with 6 Leaves L 23 cm

£360

Belgravia Ruby Red Set of 2 Champagne Glasses

H 23cm 180 ml

£95

Each Herend figurine is hand painted by highly skilled artists with Herend’s signature fish scale pattern and finished with gold.

It is beautifully presented in a printed box containing a signed certiﬁcate of authenticity and the bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number.

NEW 2025 Introductions from Richard Cooper

H 26 cm x L 27 cm

Sculptor Dean Kendrick

£675

Shadow is made in solid foundry bronze using the ancient method of lost wax casting. The design ﬁnished by the art of patination where various acids are applied to the surface of the bronze and heat applied to create a deep rich brown patina. Then bronze is then sealed with a special wax which further enhances the colour and protects the bronze for years to come.

The beautiful strength and power of Shadow epitomises the elegance and grace of a horse with its mane and tail ﬂying in the breeze.

Prince of the Glen

H 34 cm x L 24 cm

Sculptor Dean Kendrick

£1250

Dean Kendrick uses both traditional and modern digital methods to create his designs. Ideas start with a sketch and then brought to life through detailed observations, using either traditional wax or 3D digital sculpting. With over 25 years experience, Dean has earned an enviable reputation and following in the ﬁelds of art and sculpture.

Shadow

NEW 2025 Introductions from Richard Cooper

Limited edition foundry bronze sculptures, beautifully boxed with an accompanying certificate of authenticity. Designed and sculpted by UK artists, each bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number.

NEW

Wren With Forget-me-Nots

H 7 cm x L 7.5 cm

Sculptor Keith Sherwin

£155

Cockapoo Standing

H 4.8 cm x L 5.5 cm

Scupltor Michael Simpson

£125

Dachshund Sitting

H 5 cm x L 5.7 cm

Scupltor Michael Simpson

£115

Kingfisher With Willow

H 15 cm x L 9.5 cm

Sculptor Keith Sherwin

£335

First Flight Barn Owl

H 34 cm x L 28 cm

£895

Keith Sherwin was born in Stoke on Trent, the home of the Potteries and trained as a ceramic artist with Royal Doulton at the Burslem Factory. His work is admired and collected world wide.

Goviers Exclusive Jewellery

Please contact customer sevices for a price if you require a diﬀerent centre stone other than those featured here.

Cubic Zirconia

Tanzanite Petal

Silver Ring

5 mm centre stone

£60

Tanzanite Cubic zirconia, white topaz and silver

Made to Order Delivery Up to 3 weeks

Mark a special year of birth, perhaps your own, by having a sixpence struck in the year of someone’s birth, set into a pendant. The pendant has 20 diamonds and 20 tanzanites in the border. Plated with Rhodium. Each sixpence is struck by the British Royal Mint, and the coin set in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Complete with an 18’’ curb chain and a presentation case.

Cubic Zirconia

Tanzanite & Silver

Earrings

8 x 6 mm centre stone

Tanzanite Cubic zirconia 1.25 carats, white topaz and silver

Lab ruby, white topaz and silver

Split Sixpence Pair

all years excluding 1952 & 1970

Chain 45 cm long

£132

Split Sixpence

Pair 1970

Chain 45 cm long

£156

Split Sixpence

Pair 1952

Chain 45 cm long

£210

Ruby Petal

Silver Ring

£60

Exclusive My Special Year Sixpence Pendant

£250

Made to Order Delivery Up to 3 weeks

5mm centre stone

£90

Ruby & Silver

Earrings

Made to Order Delivery Up to 3 weeks

Lab ruby 1.25 carats, white topaz and silver

8 x 6 mm centre stone

£145

The same sixpence can be worn by two people, two halves that fit perfectly together. The price will vary depending on which year you would like. Choose any year from the Victorian era through to 1967 when the last circulation sixpences were issued with the exception of 1952 and 1970. 1952 is a very rare sixpence and 1970 was only issued in collectors sets so these two years will be more expensive.

Celebrating 95 Years of Merrythought!

2025 marks a significant milestone for Merrythought; 95 years since their unique company was founded by Gordon Holmes in 1930. Their celebrations start with the launch of two exquisite commemorative bears, beautifully designed and hand-crafted. Individually numbered as part of a limited edition of only 1930pcs, each collectable bear is presented in an exclusive ‘95th Anniversary’ luxury gift box, alongside a Certificate of Authenticity.

95th Anniversary

Commemorative Teddy Bear

95th Anniversary Commemorative Cheeky Bear

Marrying Sapphire (45th) and Golden (50th) anniversary years, this distinguished Teddy Bear and Cheeky Bear are beautifully hand-crafted in Merrythought’s original Ironbridge factory from two tones of the finest golden mohair, combined with pure cotton velvet.

Each bear has a simplified version of Merrythought’s new 95th anniversary logo meticulously embroidered on their left paw, and a special 95th anniversary foot label stitched to the other paw, which is currently exclusive to these unique bears.

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.

Forget-me-not flowers are the perfect gift for any Valentine.

Daisy Dish, Pair D 18 cm

Bowl Medium D 21.5 cm £45

Love Me Vase

£55 Daisy Earrings

1.5cm x 1cm

£87

Knight’s Tale Vase

£380

Ed 15

The perfect vase encapsulating the tradition of plucking Daisy petals...He loves me, he loves me not....

Ladybird Small 2 x

£20 Daisy Bowl Large D 25 cm

Cherry Blossom Bangle Oval Bangle 5cm x 6.5cm

£85

Daisy & Ladybird Bangle

Oval Bangle 5cm x 6.5cm

£85

Ladybird Large cm

Forget Me Not Mini Vase W 5cm H 9.5cm

Daisy Gold Round Perfume Atomiser

H 10.5cm 16cl

The entwined daisy design is hand cut by highly skilled British intaglio craftsmen. Daisy Mini Vase W 5cm H 9.5cm

£65

£20 Ribbon Spill Vase W 5cm H 9.5cm

£25

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.

Mini

Easter Heart 2025

Easter Bell 2025

Fortunello Cat

Laurette Mug

Set of 6 in Hat Box

H 11.5cm 296ml

£30

Camille Pastel

Mug Set of 4

H 11.5cm 300ml

£25

Cottage Garden Footed

Mug Set of 4

H 11.5cm 295ml

£25

Archive Rose

Mug Set of 4

H 10.5cm 295ml

£25

Archive Rose Two

Tiered Cake Stand

H 22cm, Plates

D 17.2cm & 20.5cm

£25

Silver Brocade Mug

Set of 6 in Hat Box

H 11.5cm 296ml

£30

Hummingbird

Sweet Pea

All Easter Eggs come in their original boxes with a certiﬁcate of authenticity.

Free Egg Stand With Every Egg

Fabulous hand enameled, decorated and hand assembled eggs using original techniques. Enamelled on copper in Bilston Staﬀordshire by Bilston and Battersea Enamels.

Goviers Sir Winston

Churchill Mug H 7.5 cm

With Certificate

At the top of the plate border, a V for Victory is enrobed in poppies with two doves of peace.

With Certificate

With Gold Detailing on the face of the Handle

MADE IN ENGLAND

Goviers Sir Winston

Churchill Plate D 21.7 cm

£65

Goviers Sir Winston Churchill Tankard

13cm W 14cm (inc Handle)

Goviers D Day Tankard H 13cm W 14cm (inc Handle) £65

Cameos of General Eisenhower, General Montgomery and Sir Winston Churchill encapsulate the significance of Operation Overlord

Designed

Caroline Dadd

Designed by Caroline Dadd

John Ablitt

Designed by

Brian Branscombe

*Please note RCD

Miniature Teddies do not have stoppers.

Schoolboy

Childrens

Drummer Bear Goviers

Drummer Bear Plate

Royal

Charles & Camilla Wedding

William 18th

Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spencer

PRE LOVED

Fabulous hand enameled, decorated and hand assembled boxes using original techniques. Enamelled on copper in Bilston Staﬀordshire by Bilston and Battersea Enamels.

Flowers Of The Month Baskets

New from Belleek this collection of covered baskets are decorated with a butterfly and flowers representing each month of the year. Each basket is woven by hand and hand painted in a range of pastel enamels and mother of pearl. A wonderful keepsake to celebrate your birth month or special anniversary.