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We have decided to reduce our annual leaflet printing to 2 issues per year, one in the Spring and one in late Autumn. Therefore in order to bring you more regular up dates on arrivals at the Gallery, special events and industry news, there will now be a monthly email. Those of you on our email list will receive priority notice of new collections, exhibitions, events and sale items. In addition there will be exclusive Special Offers including discount vouchers. So please email us if you know anyone else who would like to be on the list : sales@gowan-gallery.co.uk

Clare Pardoe SLATE & SILVER Clare creates pieces which are both aesthetically beautifuland thought provoking, encouraging you to touch the tactile surface of finely worked silver. Work is often influenced by the female form and in this exhibition the soft, fluid, pale silver will contrast with strong, solid, dark slate. Shown is a silver Rice Bowl on carved slate base with slate chopsticks at £1,175.

Shona Marsh WOOD & SILVER Shona produces fresh and original pieces inspired by clean geometric lines and patterns - slicing, segmenting and repeating. Silver is elegantly combined with fine woods to create something beautiful and functional where free flowing shapes compliment the silver inlay. Pieces at our exhibition will include this walnut and silver cheese/cake board.

Martyn Pugh GLASS & SILVER Martyn is one of Britain’s foremost designer silversmiths. His design philosophy is that of simplicity,grace, precision and poise.Pieces have uncompromised beauty with functionality, fine engineering and a satisfying solidity. Stunning objects combined with hand-blown English crystal have disarming elegance and a classical longevity. The exhibition will include items in the Curve range - such as the Claret Jug shown here.

Ruth Ball ENAMEL & SILVER Ruth’s silver displays her fascination with the alchemy of colour and versatility of enamel. Specially made for this exhibition are four small silver bowls for table salt. Each design is enamelled differently to represent the Four Seasons. Shown here is The Winter Salt pried at £1,998.

New Gowan Gallery ‘Save to Buy’ Account

Following a customer request we have decided to offer you a new way to save for those special items.

With a regular monthly amount we will add an additional 10% value to your account.

Therefore a monthly amount of £ 50. becomes £ 55. to spend at the Gallery anytime and for anything!

This is easy to set up, simply :

1. Set up a monthly standing order using your Online Banking system – any amount from a minimum of £ 25. per month. Our Bank details will be emailed to you on request.

2. Email us to advise us of your payment plan and confirm your full postal address and contact details.

3. We will send monthly receipts for your payments adding 10% to every payment you make into your Save to Buy account .A note of your current credit balance will be provided on each invoice and we will keep a master copy of activity on your account at the Gallery. You can request a copy of this at anytime.

4. Spend your credit in the Gallery at anytime to suit you. It is valid for stock, orders, commissions, repairs and even special offers or sale items. We will keep an up to date record of your balance at the Gallery.

5. Please note that your credit is not refundable but does not expire at anytime. So you can choose to save to buy something substantial over several years if you wish.

6. Your monthly amount can be changed to a different amount at anytime but please email us your intention, any monthly figure over £ 25.00 will be acceptable.

7. The Save to Buy payments must run for a minimum of 6 monthly consecutive payments. If you cancel your arrangement before this has been completed you will forfeit the 10% bonus.

8. You may skip payments for a period or cancel the arrangement at any time if you wish but please email your intention.

9. Your credit will be retained at the Gallery until it is fully used even if you have cancelled your Save to Buy scheme.

Gold & Platinum increase in value – cash in your broken jewellery !

We are offering a special service whereby we can take your old broken gold or platinum jewellery, get the best possible scrap price available direct from our bullion dealers and then put the whole of that value against the cost of any new piece of jewellery from stock or made individually for you to order. We do not make any charge for this service and provide you a copy of the scrap metal document for full clarity. Gold and platinum prices are very high at present and many customers have been amazed at how much they can get for a pile of ‘rubbish’. Recently for a handful of broken chains and rings customers have received a credit of anything from £ 300. to £ 1,500. to spend on wonderful new pieces. Call in at the Gallery for an estimate of the value of your scrap. Gemstones can be removed from old pieces and remade into spectacular contemporary jewels, thereby retaining some of the sentimental attachment of any inherited pieces.

If you would prefer a cheque payment for your old jewellery instead then we charge a 15% handling fee.

New Hallmark for Palladium

Following the recent increases in the price of Gold & Platinum - we are pleased to be able to offer this precious metal for some pieces to order and are currently producing some items for stock. Palladium is a bright white, hard precious metal which has been allocated with a British Hallmark from July 2009. It is actually a constituent of 18ct white gold but has only recently become available in a 95% pure form suitable for jewellery manufacture. It’s purity makes it ideal for those with allergies to gold and silver. It is less expensive than 18ct gold and is significantly lighter so is ideal for larger pieces. Please enquire at the Gallery if you are interested in commissioning a piece in this metal. Pieces below have been made in Palladium.

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