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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.
Etui and Implements, c.1789
Etui and Implements French, c.1789 Gold, glass, ivory and enamel Length: 8.8 cm view details
Snuff Box, c.1850
Snuff Box French, c.1850 Agate and Metal Diameter: 10 cm view details
Case, c.1760-1770
Case, probably for scent French, c.1760-70 Mother-of-pearl and silver foil Length: 10.6 cm view details
Case for Scent Bottle, c.1760-1770
Case for Scent Bottle French, c.1760-70 Mother-of-pearl and silver foil Length: 12 cm. view details
Spoon, 19th century
Spoon Turkish, 19th century Brass, coral and enamels Length: 13.7 cm view details
Knife and Sheath, 18th century
Knife and sheath Spanish, 18th century Steel, Bone and Brass Length: 12.4 cm view details
Ring, c.1850
Ring Possibly Italian, c.1850 Silver, enamel and coral Width: 2.9 cm view details
Signet Ring, c.1770
Ring French, c.1770 Gilt Metal and Onyx-type stone Inscription 'L'amitie nous uni' Diameter: 2.6 cm. view details
Ring, early 19th century
Ring Possibly French, early 19th century Silver, Gold and Garnets Diameter: 1.9 cm. view details
Cravat Pin, late 19th/early 20th century
Cravat Pin French, late 19th/early 20th century Gilt metal, enamel and precious stones Length: 9.4 cm view details
