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Collections > Ceramics

The Bowes has an outstanding collection of about 5000 items of European and oriental ceramics dating from 1500-1900. Strengths include European porcelain, oriental export porcelain, European tin-glazed earthenware and 19th-century exhibition pieces.

Purse, c.1910

Collection: Ceramics

Purse French, c.1910 Silver Length: 12.4 cm view details

Ring, c.1745

Collection: Ceramics

A gold ring set with garnets and seed pearls surrounding a plaited knot of hair said to have belonged to Prince Charles James Edward Stewart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie').... view details

Brooch, c.1850-1899

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch or remains of a Tie Pin Continental, c.1850-99 Gold and Malachite Length: 1.2 cm view details

Pendant in form of a crucifix, 18th/19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant in form of a crucifix 18th or 19th century Wood and mother-of-pearl Length: 21 cm view details

Frame, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Frame French, c.1850 Silver filigree and paste jewels Length: 7.6 cm view details

Brooch, late 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch French, late 19th century Stone/simulated stone or terracotta Length: 4.3 cm view details

Brooch, c.1867

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch Indian, c.1867 Gilt Metal of Indian Coins Length: 13.5 cm view details

Pendant,c.1885

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant Chinese, c.1885 Gild metal. silvered metal and enamel Length: 14.4 cm. view details

Seal, 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Seal Probably Dutch, 19th century Silver Length: 9.2 cm view details

Patch Box, 1790

Collection: Ceramics

Patch Box English, 1790 Ivory, glass and gold inlay Length: 7.9 cm view details