Downing College Alumni Association – Souvenirs and Gifts
Downing Alumni Association merchandise has been selected to be useful, elegant, value-for-money, a
(nostalgic) reminder of enjoyable years spent at Downing and to raise money for our Alumni Student Fund.
New and recent items
Downing ‘Arm and Arrow’
Tie and pre-tied Bow Tie
These unique-to-Downing ties
are woven in 100% silk.
Sterling silver ‘Griffin’ earrings
These dainty silver stud earrings are
simple and yet sophisticated. The
earrings, sized at 12 mm, fit neatly on
the ear via posts and butterfly backs.
Sterling silver ‘Griffin’ charm
with bracelet
Sterling silver ‘Arm and Arrow’
charm with bracelet
An elegant silver charm which matches
the ‘Griffin’ earrings. The size of the
charm itself is 12 mm and it is supplied
with fastening loops and clip.
The ‘Arm and Arrow’ forms part of the
crest of the Downing Family Coat of
Arms. The size of the charm is 20 mm and
it is supplied with a loop and fastening clip.
Charm may be purchased separately.
Charm may be purchased separately.
Silk pocket square
Exclusive Quentin Blake design woven in
100% silk to match the City Ties.
Picture mugs of Downing in
Summer and Winter
City ties
Now available as either a pre-tied or a DIY
bow tie.
May be purchased individually.
Exclusive Quentin Blake design woven in
100% silk.
Hand-made cufflinks
The Master’s Tie
Appealingly designed with the
College Shield – bayonet fixing.
This attractive design was chosen
by the former Master – a limited
edition and woven in 100% silk.
Genuine leather portfolio
Unique to Downing with embossed
Griffin on the front – takes A4 paper.
Other merchandise
Lightweight insulated
tumbler
With Griffin motif.
Print of Griffins Watercolour by
Quentin Blake
A limited edition (300) print signed by Quentin Blake – as
featured on the cover of the 2006 Association Newsletter
and offered in response to membership requests.
Mounted in a light ash frame (approx. 390 x 350 mm).
Genuine leather i-phone pouch
Distinctively customised with an
embossed Griffin – suitable for series
3 and 4 i-phones.
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Swarovski crystal jewellery
Made especially for Downing – each
design is available in two colourways.
The necklace shown is in the black
colourway and is 450 mm long.
The bracelet is in the magenta
colourway and is 160 mm long.
The Master’s Collection
Photographs taken by the former Master.
Each pack contains two greetings cards of each design, size 160 x 160 mm
and left blank inside for your own message.
Print of a new watercolour of the
College Library
by Philip Martin
Glass tumbler
A limited edition (850) signed print by a Cambridge
artist made available this year.
Engraved with the College
Shield – 25cl capacity.
Available framed or on card – see below.
Earlier watercolour of the College
by Philip Martin
A matching limited edition (850) signed
print first made available in 1999.
Summer ties
100% silk and hand-made.
Both prints are available in a light oak
stained wooden frame or on card. Frame
size approx. 325 x 290 mm.
Downing and the two World Wars
A compilation of material from the College
archives and the memories of Downing
men who served in the Second World War.
Golfing umbrella
Alternate white and magenta panels
with a griffin on each white panel.
Teddy bear
With custom-designed ‘griffin’
shirt.
Height when sitting – 170 mm.
Griffin pendant
Specially commissioned and customdesigned in sterling silver, this very
attractive pendant is supplied with a
sterling silver chain – an ideal gift!
Pendant size: approx. 24 x 18 x 2 mm.
Wine glass
Ladies folding umbrella
Engraved with the College Shield
– 15cl capacity.
QB-stylised griffins around the perimeter
– folds into a 50 mm diameter x 240 mm
long sleeve.
Griffin cufflinks
These use the same stylised griffin, but silver-plated rather
than solid silver, quality-crafted into uniquely distinctive
cufflinks with bayonet fixing.
‘QB’ china mug
Exclusive Quentin Blake design
for Downing alumni.
Print of drawing of the North Range
by alumna Jennie Doolan (2005)
Available as a 590 x 140 mm scroll
ready for mounting.
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Silver-plated ball-point pen
Engraved with a small griffin and in
presentation box – takes Parker
refills.
Bone china beaker
This attractive beaker replaces the
previous designs, which were
always popular with alumni.
100% white cotton towelling robe
with embroidered College Shield
Multi-stitched shawl collar, calf length, front
pockets, full sleeves and loose belt, generous
size, large.
Set of 6 place
mats
Set of 6 mug coasters
241 x 190 mm
100 x 100 mm
Note: All place mats and coasters have a cork-backed eucalyptus
board base and a heat and stain-resistant top surface.
Set of 6 wine coasters
With pictures matching those of the place mats – size 141 x 89 mm.
Committed to Classicism
by Cinzia Maria Sicca
The author graduated from the University of Pisa in 1977 and was a
Research Fellow of the College from 1981 to 1985. She found Downing
had one of the richest but least known collections of architectural
drawings documenting the various phases of its building history.
This beautifully illustrated and produced book setting out the
architectural history of the College has a foreword by HRH The
Duchess of Kent, a kinswoman of Thomas Worsley the College’s third
master, and the mother of a Downing man (226 pages).
Copy of a print published by Ackermann in 1814
The artist was William Westall (1781-1850) who travelled
extensively as a young man eventually becoming largely
employed in the illustration of topographical works for
Ackermann and other publishers (approx. 409 x 312 mm).
Bicentenary tie
(silk)
Association tie
(polyester or silk)
The History of Downing College by Stanley French
An authoritative work by a former Fellow, Steward, Domestic Bursar,
Emeritus Fellow, Honorary Archivist, President of the Downing College
Association in 1977-78 and for three decades its Secretary and Editor of
the Newsletter - supplied as a photocopy (145 pages).
Aspects of Downing History
Five authors, including Stanley French,
describe in detail some of the history and
personalities of the College (134 pages).
Aspects of Downing History Vol. II
Yet more insights into Downing’s history;
several pieces again by Stanley French
Downing College Chapel Choir CD
A collection of 18 traditional choral classics recorded by members
of the College Choir to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
chapel building as its present place of worship.
This volume has a foreword by Dr Peter
Matthias, a former Master (94 pages).
All profits made by the Association from merchandise sales go to the Association’s Alumni Student Fund.
The order form on the next page may be printed and mailed to the Association with your requirements.
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Order Form – Please print out and complete using BLOCK CAPITALS
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Sterling silver earrings
Sterling silver ‘Griffin’ charm
‘Griffin’ charm plus bracelet
Sterling silver ‘Arm and Arrow’ charm
‘Arm and Arrow’ charm plus bracelet
Downing ‘Arm and Arrow’ tie
‘Arm and Arrow’ pre-tied bow tie
Silk pocket square
City tie
Pre-tied City bow tie
DIY City bow tie
Picture mug - summer
Picture mug - winter
The Master’s Tie
Hand-made cufflinks
Genuine leather portfolio
Griffins Print by Quentin Blake
Genuine leather i-phone 3 and 4 pouch
Insulated tumbler with Griffin motif
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Pack of 8 cards – The Master’s
Collection
Swarovski crystal necklace – magenta
Swarovski crystal necklace – black
Swarovski crystal bracelet – magenta
Swarovski crystal bracelet – black
Engraved glass tumbler
New Martin Print of Library framed
Earlier Martin Print of College framed
New Martin Print of Library on card
Earlier Martin Print of College on card
Hand-made summer tie – silk
Hand-made summer bow tie – silk
Downing and the two World Wars
Teddy bear – (170 mm high sitting)
Golfing umbrella
Engraved wine glass
Ladies folding umbrella
Griffin sterling silver pendant and chain
Griffin silver-plated cufflinks
‘QB’ china mug
Print of Jennie Doolan drawing
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Silver-plated pen
China beaker
Towel robe
Mug coasters, pack of 6
Place mats, set of 6
Wine coasters, set of 6
Committed to Classicism – hardback
Committed to Classicism – softback
Copy of Ackermann print
Association tie – polyester
Association tie – silk
Bicentenary tie – silk
Downing College Chapel Choir CD
History of Downing College
Aspects of Downing History
Aspects of Downing History – Vol II
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