Piano - keyboard
This piano belonged to local author George Eliot, who was given it by her partner George Henry Lewes. It was made by John Broadwood and Sons, London.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local ...
Picture Frame
A folding Florentine picture frame. It comprises four separate gilded leather frames which are joined across the back with pieces of leather.
Picture Frame
A small rectangular picture frame made from painted wood. It has an oval brass inlay and brass acorn style ring mount.
Picture of Christ
This framed print belonged to George Eliot and depicts the head of Christ. It may be the work of German artist Friedrich Overbeck (1789-1869). George Eliot met him while in Rome, in 1860, and it is possible ...
Pillow
This is a Zulu carved wooden pillow. It is intended to support the neck. The dark wood effect has been achieved by scorching the wood. The conical projections on the pillow are known as amasumpa, and ...
Plaits
Alma Ramsey (1907-1993) Plaits Thrown clay sculpture, circa 1955 150mm x 120mm The sculptor Alma Ramsey studied at the Royal College of Art during 1927-30. She was taught by Gilbert Ledward and Henry ...
Plantpot
A mirrored lead plantpot encased in a decorative perspex rod and wire framework.
Plaque
Replica plaque in terracotta of the famous bas-relief representing Night by Albert Bertel Thorwaldsen (1770-1844). A woman with wings holds two sleeping babies, while an owl flys beneath her wings.
Plaque
Replica plaque in terracotta of the famous bas-relief representing Day by Albert Bertel Thorwaldsen (1770-1844). A woman with wings scatters flowers, while a winged child carrying a torch holds on to ...
Plaque
A delft (tin-glazed earthenware) plaque depicting the interior of Antwerp Cathedral. The plaque has a white ground with blue painted decoration, 1800.
Plaque
A small circular marble effect plaque, decorated with a man's head crowned with oak leaves.
Plate
Plate c.1800-1825 An old Derby plate. It has a blue underglaze and painted decoration of a tree, leaves and flowers. There is some gilding.
Plate
Spode 'Warwick Vase' Blue Room Collection plate. It has a blue and white transfer print depicting the Warwick Vase in the centre. There is a border of foliage.
Plate
Plate made by Colin Haxby, Diss, Norfolk and designed by Sir Terry Frost, 1978 Red and black onglaze plate with a disc and arch motif. It is one of a limited edition commissioned by Pier Art Gallery, ...
Plate
Plate made by Colin Haxby, Diss, Norfolk and designed by Sir Terry Frost, 1978 Red and black onglaze plate with a chevron motif. It is one of a limited edition commissioned by Pier Art Gallery, Stromness, ...
Plate
Plate made by Colin Haxby, Diss, Norfolk and designed by Sir Terry Frost, 1978 Red and black onglaze plate with a quatered motif. It is one of a limited edition commissioned by Pier Art Gallery, Stromness, ...
Plate
A white, circular plate bearing the crest of Royal Leamington Spa. It was made in England by Ford and Pointon.
Plate
Small plate or saucer with a hand painted woman's face set against a gilt background.