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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.

Brooch, 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch Probably French, 19th century Silver, set with citrine and paste diamonds Length: 3 cm view details

Pendant, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant Possibly French, c.1850 Silver gilt with opal, turquoise, rock crystal with imitation diamonds Length: 4.7 cm view details

Pendant, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant French, c.1850 Gold and paste diamonds Length: 8.7 cm view details

Pendant, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant French, c.1850 Gold and paste diamonds Length: 9.3 cm view details

Brooch, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch French, c.1850 Gold, seed pearls and amethysts Length: 8.5 cm view details

Pendant, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant French, c.1850 Pearls, silver gilt Length: 5.4 cm view details

Bracelet, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Bracelet French, c.1850 Gilt and silver metal marcasite and glass Length: 15.2 cm view details

Tiara, c.1825

Collection: Ceramics

Tiara French, c.1825 Gilt-bronze and coral Width: 15 cm view details

Bracelet with dog images, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Bracelet with dog images French, c.1850 Enamel on copper Length: 17.8 cm view details

Pendant ornament, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant ornament Possibly Turkish, c.1850 Silvered and gilt metal or tin, paste jewels Length: 16 cm - with drops. view details