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THE BRITS LOVE COMMEMORATIVE STUFF

Oznell — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 02:17:12 GMT

They just do; I think it's part of their group mania for collecting, everything from tiny shells to Staffordshire china dogs, to teatime paraphenalia, and on and on. (A generalization, of course.)

Speaking of tea, how many millions of 'Diana, Princess of Wales' tea towels were generated...

One of my favorite house tour sites, "House and Garden UK", has unveiled a few samples of the upcoming Coronation memorabilia, from "Dog and Dome".

The Crest cushion:

The King's Swan cushion:

The Lion and the Unicorn giclee print. That cute unicorn is endearingly well-fed:

And then, going back a bit in English commemorative history, I noticed online this biscuit box of the Queen's Corgis, to mark Elizabeth II's Jubilee, I think:

Of course, a Jubilee, handmade tea cozy. Practical.

And finally, back even farther, a signed invitation from Queen Victoria to her great event. One souvenir that might bring a pretty penny at auction:

Historical artifacts are fun. Makes me want to try to find my Lincoln cup. Unfortunately, it's modern, not from his time-- but it's a nice reminder of a fascinating figure and the Great Emancipator.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:21:14 GMT

the animal cushions and prints....irresistible!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:29:47 GMT

Well, on late night TV there are people selling commemorative coins ... plates .... and whatnot.

Since the shows have been on forever, somebody must be buying them.

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skatting44 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:38:25 GMT

MacKenzie Childs has Staffordshire dog lamps that would compliment the collection showcased.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:15:49 GMT

If you did much traveling here in the US, you'd know that Americans love our collectibes. Everywhere you go, from big cities to small towns, there are gift shops selling all manner of memorabilia. Hence my coffee mug collection that celebrates every vacation and historical event. My British friend will definitely send me some coronation items for my collection.

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PamfromCT — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:35:54 GMT

@Oznell, Quite an interesting and fun topic. I have a drop of British blood, so now I have an excuse for my collecting. Many years ago, we were the proud guardians of Willie the Corgi. He was a darling little dog.

I have bought several issues of British Edition Country Living and am enjoying it so much. I recommend it if you love England. I will say the dog collection on the mantel you showed is quite the pack! You always find the most interesting topics! I look forward to your posts and thank you so much.

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teganslaw — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:01:36 GMT

Those are pretty commemorative pieces, but I thought that collecting went out of style a few years ago. No one I know seems to want items like this anymore.

There must be some people who still collect, though. Maybe the British are more into it than Americans.

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Oznell — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 14:52:57 GMT

@phoenixbrd , I find them so too. The artist's whimsical conception reminds me of the illustrations in old books of fairy tales...

@skatting44 , I bet they do an adorable Staffordshire dog lamp! I've seen one or two lamps like that, here and there, and they are so charming.

Oh, @PamfromCT , you had a corgi! What fun. They are so cute, have always loved them. They strike me as very busy, affectionate little characters. Are they "high-energy"? I have a small set of blue and white Danish dog plates, and one of them is a corgi (Pembroke). Thank you for kind words- I love that there are one or two people here interested in the same stuff that I am!

I do think you are right, @teganslaw , in that so many people want to pare down. Interesting discussion. Even I, years ago, decided I must thin out my admittedly already small collections of pewter, porcelain, glass, etc. down to just the absolute nub. Just b/c I'm not comfortable with a high level of "inventory" in my small house to have to manage. So, I have a finite amount of storage space, and I keep some of my more treasured items out, and then rotate them into storage and bring others out at other times, etc.

Of course, lots of people around the world, still have the collecting bug, more or less. But the British, traditionally, have a long-standing love of it, and especially since they had all those fabled porcelain makers, Wedgwood, Worcester, Derby, Chelsea, on and on, churning out beautiful objects from the 18th century on....

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lgfan — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:01:15 GMT

I remember when King Charles and Diana were engaged. There were commemorative plates, calendars, coins, tea towels, etc. There were even cubic zirconia rings made that were duplicates of Diana's engagement ring. The hoopla surrounding Charles and Diana's engagement and wedding has never been matched by any other royal wedding.

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skatting44 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:08:39 GMT

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skatting44 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:19:56 GMT

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Oznell — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:57:01 GMT

Very true, @lgfan . I wonder if some of that now-decades old Charles-and-Diana memorabilia has grown in value. I'm guessing, that, for true collectors, it has.

@skatting44 -- so cute-- thank you for posting those! It's neat that M.C. put their own stamp on them by doing those dogs in their own trademark 'checkerboard' pattern. Love it.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 21:08:03 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
MacKenzie Childs has Staffordshire dog lamps that would compliment the collection showcased.

@skatting44

I keep seeing MacKenzie Childs on ShopHQ and am surprised how often their items are featured. Always wondered ... who buys this stuff? Now I know.

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PamfromCT — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 21:35:56 GMT

@Oznell, To answer your question, Willie was high energy especially when it was his mealtime! Corgis were known to help herd livestock in Wales, so I assume they were high energy.

When we first got Willie many years back, many people didn’t know what breed he was. His official name was “Prince William.” Willie used to like to play soccer in the backyard with our son. He had a very sweet and loving nature. Now in our elder years, we have a Maine Coon, who was named Winston when we adopted him from a shelter. He is quite spoiled but very loving. The name Winston suits him!

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spiderw — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:29:22 GMT

As a collector I can relate to the Brits and their love for such stunning decor. I haven't collected in awhile but enjoyed every minute of doing so.

The pillows, china dogs, tea cozy and my favorite, the signed Queen Victoria invitation are spectacular!

I have mentioned before and I apologize for repeating, I have a Madam Alexander doll commemorating the coronation for Queen Elizabeth. My mother bought it for me around 1953 but I couldn't play with it!!!!! When I became an adult I finally displayed the doll and will pass it on to my niece who loves Great Britain!

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Trailrun23 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:41:06 GMT

I have two Staffordshire dog figurines from 1901, the year my grandmother was born in Bristol. My great grandmother gave them to her when she was 18 and I was lucky enough to get them. I am sure the upcoming coronation will have a boatload of new commemorative items and are already being seen in some areas.

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Oznell — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:44:09 GMT

@PamfromCT , what a precious little angel your Willie must have been. How cute that he played soccer. I had forgotten you have a Maine Coon named Winston. That does sound very distinguished! We still have our three at the moment-- Baxter, Toby and Sibyl, even though Sibyl is quite old. She is enjoying life-- she loves leather shoelaces, playing string toy, and getting a few treats here and there that her "brothers" don't know about...

A Madame Alexander Doll is such a treasure, @spiderw --I bet she is beautiful.

Oh, my goodness, @Trailrun23 , I love hearing about these wonderful heirlooms like your antique Staffs, how fabulous. And don't they bring such personality to a room-- those little faces! Your grandmother was born in Bristol, Cary Grant's home town. My grandparents on my Dad's side were born in Hertfordshire and in Wales. By the way, did you know that, at least at one time, there was a quirky English law, that if you have at least one grandparent born on English soil, that you can claim to be a British subject also? I'm almost positive that's how it went-- not sure if it's still in effect, but rather fun...