LONDON 2012 EXCLUSIVES FROM DARTINGTON CRYSTAL

Dartington Crystal brings you a selection of London 2012 Exclusives. The exclusive products, hand-crafted by Great Torrington based Dartington Crystal will most certainly become a future collectable and a perfect souvenir of the Olympics to cherish. Each product comes with it's own gift box packaging, perfect for the home and office. To view these exclusive products CLICK HERE. 

• Set of 4 London 2012 Union Jack Hi Ball Tumblers
• Wenlock 2012 Olympic Mascot Tumbler. Wenlock is the official mascot for the London 2012 Olympic Games! S
• Wenlock London 2012 Mascot Gift Block 
• London 2012 Pink Union Flag Mirrored Paperweight Block
• London 2012 Union Jack Glass Block Photo Frame
• London 2012 Team GB Coaster
• London 2012 Pride Paperweight Block. Pride the Team GB Mascot walks proudly on in this eye catching deep glass block.
• London 2012 Pride Souvenir Block
• London 2012 Orange Union Flag Mirrored Paperweight Block 6
• London 2012 Green Union Flag Mirrored Paperweight Block 

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Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tribute Pieces hand-crafted in North Devon -

This impressive crystal tribute pieces makes a lasting memento of a truly historic event so why not celebrate with some of the beautifully made products below. Click to view the Queen's Jubilee range and have a keepsake commemorative piece of Dartington Crystal.

Bottle - Queen's Diamond Jubilee A hand made crystal bottle with a unique stamp of the Royal crown applied to each piece. The rim collar is inscribed with the commemorative details. This piece makes a superb momento but is also very functional as a vase or table carafe. Presentation satin lined box.

Celebration Flute - Queen's Diamond Jubilee A pair of crystal flute glasses fit to toast the Royal occasion. Each is etched with the Queens' cypher and the commemorative dates are inscribed onto the foot of each glass.

Bowl - Queen's Diamond Jubilee A beautiful hand-made bowl to commemorate the occasion which will also give many years of functional service in the home. The bowl is etched with the Queens sypher within a diamond decoration and the reverse face bears commemorative text. Presentation gift box.

Votive - Queen's Diamond Jubilee A beautiful hand-made votive to commemorate the occasion which can also give many years of service in the home. The face is etched with the Queens sypher within a diamond decoration and the reverse face bears the commemorative text. Presentation gift box.

Vase - Queen's Diamond Jubilee A beautiful hand-made vase to commemorate the occasion which will also give many years of functional service in the home. The vase is etched with the Queens cypher within a diamond decoration and the reverse face bears commemorative text. Presentation gift box.

Royal Garland Centrepiece A splendid hand made Centrepiece with floral elements that have a special place in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Hand engraved by our Master Engraver and strictly limited to an edition of just 60 pieces.

Royal Bouquet Vase A splendid hand made vase with floral elements that have a special place in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Hand engraved by our Master Engraver and strictly limited to an edition of just 60 pieces.

Royal Posy Bowl A splendid hand made Bowl with floral elements that have a special place in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Hand engraved by our Master Engraver and strictly limited to an edition of just 60 pieces.

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Hand in Hand. Kivu the Gorilla and Dartington Crystal

Keeper at Paignton Zoo

A unique piece of gorilla art was recently auctioned by Paignton Zoo to raise money for international ape conservation. The Zoo, a registered charity, was selling a glass cast of the imprint of a gorilla hand. The impression was taken from the right hand of eight year old male lowland gorilla Kivu when the Zoo’s vet team performed a bone marrow biopsy on him recently. Modelling clay was used to take the impression while Kivu was under anaesthetic. A plaster cast was made from this by Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust reserves warden Dave Ellacott. The hand print was then created in glass by craftsmen at North Devon’s very own Dartington Crystal. This is an extra ordinarily beautiful object, wonderful and precious, like gorillas themselves. The auction presented a rare opportunity to own a piece of art that has a direct connection with one of the most amazing species on the planet. Gorillas are closely related to humans but are becoming increasingly rare. Every penny raised from the auction will help in the battle against extinction. Sue French from Dartington Crystal said: “We were delighted to help with this very special project. It was a real challenge for us at Dartington Crystal as it's not every day that you get to cast the hand of a gorilla and raise money for such a cause. Visitors were so interested when the casting took place that we decided to do a replica of Kivu's hand to put on display in our Visitor Centre". The piece, engraved with Kivu’s name and the year 2011, is nearly 30 centimetres long and about 20 centimetres wide. It weighs 2.54 kilos. The cast was made by Dartington Crystal master craftsman Paul Sullivan. Dartington Crystal can help you capture YOUR unique moment in time... A glass hand or foot cast makes the perfect keepsake or a special gift to parents and family. Click here for further details on Hand Cast Gifts & Gift Vouchers.See how it's done watch the movie demonstration below:

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is supporting the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Ape Campaign 2010, which aims to raise one million Euros for global ape conservation. The Zoo is hoping to donate £10,000. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a registered charity. For more information go to www.paigntonzoo.org.uk