The RHS has joined forces with leading designers and companies to produce a range of unique gifts to mark the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In special celebration of 100 years of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a number of designers have created one-off pieces specifically for the show. Here are some of the items on offer at the RHS shop.
The Emma Bridgewater Centenary Mug is a specially commissioned mug from the iconic Stoke-on-Trent pottery. This is a highly collectable, limited edition, handmade in England, earthenware mug by the acclaimed British designers Emma Bridgewater and Matthew Rice. The design harks back to the mid-century style of Ravilious and Bawden, and depicts The Royal Hospital and Chelsea pensioners. Price: £19.99
With the famous Steiff button in her ear and inspired by the nation’s favourite bloom, Rose the Steiff Chelsea Flower Show Bear is fully jointed and hand-made from the finest cream-coloured mohair. She has a white ear label denoting her special limited edition status making her a real collector’s bear. Price: £199
Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. 100 Eau de Parfum, 50ml. Created by Liz Earle in partnership with the RHS, this is a fresh floral scent that captures the sublime, uplifting joy of entering a British florist’s shop. Blended by award-winning French perfumer, Alienor Massenet, it’s over 90% derived from natural ingredients. Price: £47
Printed by the Royal Mail, the 100 Years RHS Chelsea Commemorative Stamp Sheet has 10 first class stamps attached to 10 labels commemorating the show. The sheet comes in a special presentation pack with information about the history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The sheet is strictly limited to 1,000 numbered editions. Price: £24.99
100 Years RHS Chelsea Commemorative Cover by the Royal Mail. The superb envelope (cover) has an illustration of Her Majesty the Queen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the 1950s skipping across the stepping-stones over water with the great marquees in the background. A special postmark dated 21 May 2013 will be applied by Royal Mail. Price: £9.99
Handmade in fine crystal exclusively for the RHS by Dartington’s skilled English craft makers, the stylish oval shape of the Dartington Centenary Vase is ideal for simple displays. The etched florally inspired Union Jack makes it a lovely keepsake or special gift. Price £49
Exclusively handmade in Scotland by Caithness Glass for the RHS, the Caithness Centenary Paperweight uses green textured colouring to reflect the fresh colours of garden foliage. The florally inspired Union Jack is etched into the polished face and is finished with silver inlay to provide a smart and lasting memento. Price £45
Centenary Enamel Boxes. Handcrafted in England using the finest materials and craftsmanship, these hand-painted enamel boxes have been designed exclusively by Halcyon Days to offer a luxury keepsake of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 100 year anniversary. Price: £175 (small), £275 (large)
The RHS has also produced a range of RHS Chelsea Flower Show Souvenirs featuring the ‘Union Jack of Flowers’ image created for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
You can purchase these items in advance online, or they will be available from the RHS Shop at the show. Please note we have limited stocks of these unique items, so please order early to avoid disappointment.
Source: RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Own A Piece of Chelsea History
