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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.
Necklace, c.1850
Bracket, part of a suite of jewellery. All in oval section of malachite mounted in gilt-metal and a wreath of simulated plaited wire gilt metal. Size: Length: 30 cm. view details
Brooch, c.1850
Bracket, c.1850 Part of a suite of jewellery G ilt-metal and malachite French view details
Brooch, c.1850
Brooch English, c.1850 Silver Gilt and Citrine Length: 3.4 cm view details
Mourning ring, c.1810
Mourning ring English, c.1810 Gold and black enamel Width: 3 cm Around the edge a band of white with gold lettering which reads: Her R. H. Princess Amelia - OB. 2... view details
Hat Pins, 19th century
Hat pins, with imitation coins Mid European, 19th century Gilt metal Length: 12 cm Made for the Paris Exhibition of 1867 view details
Brooch, c.1850
Brooch Miniature frame concealed by fan French, c.1850 Gold, enamel, ruby Length: 5.2 cm approx. view details
Fittings for an inkstand
These pieces, which include an inkwell, would originally have stood on an alabaster tray. They were possibly made for the Empress Jos鱨ine's use at the imperial... view details
Box
Rectangular box with hinged lid. The sides and lid inlaid with panels of formal diaper marquetry in brass, stained holly or ebony, tulipwood and quatrefoil sections... view details
Sweetmeat Bowls
Four detachable sweetmeat bowls on a circular stand with the centre of the stand rises a gilt bronze column, The circular bowls are of polished granite and are... view details
Snuff Box, c.1860
This snuff box is a presentation box to Napoleon III. The cover in transparent strawberry coloured enamel, with corners set with diamond studded capital 'N's. The... view details