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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.
Seal handle, c.1850
Seal handle French or English, c.1850 Smoky quartz Length: 7.4 cm view details
Ring, 1750
Ring English, 1750 Gold, Glass and Enamel Width: 2.1 cm The crown hinges upwards to reveal a small glazed area containing a lock of hair. Reputedly that of... view details
Pendant , c.1850
Part of a set of a matching set, including brooches, necklace, hairpins and a buckle. This pendant could be attached to the necklace or to a brooch. It is formed with... view details
Necklace, c.1850
Part from a matching set, inculding brooches, hairpins, buckle and pendant. The necklace of eighteen segments, graduated in size from the smallest at the back to the... view details
Brooch, c.1850
Part of a set of a matching set, including necklace, hairpins, pendants and a buckle. It is formed with garnets, domed and polished surrounded by two pinchbeck or... view details
Pendant, c.1850
Part of a set of a matching set, including brooches, necklace, hairpins and a buckle. This pendant could be attached to the necklace or to a brooch. It is formed with... view details
Hair Pins, c.1850
Part of a set of a matching set, including brooches, necklace, pendants and a buckle. It is formed with garnets, domed and polished surrounded by two pinchbeck or... view details
Buckle, c.1850
Part of a set of a matching set, including brooches, necklace, hairpins and pendants. Formed with garnets, domed and polished surrounded by two pinchbeck or gilt... view details
Crucifix, c.1850
Cross French, c.1850 Gold, paste jewels and agate Length: 7.6 cm view details
Cruciform Cross, c.1850
Cross French, c1850 Gilt bronze, enamel Length: 7.5 cm At the terminations of the top member of the cross is a letter 'M' on either side, 'O' and 'R' and at the... view details