Decorative Arts Collection

The Burton at Bideford’s decorative arts collection holds a significant collection of 18th – 19th-century silverware, calling card cases, Napoleonic model ships and many more curious items.

Take a look at our collection highlights below.

Collection highlights

Meissen figure Winter made in Dressden - part of the decorative arts collection
Staffordshire ware figurine of sitting dalmation - part of the decorative arts collection
Silver salt, 1854 - part of the decorative arts collection
Wax relief Toby, 18th century - part of the decorative arts collection
Tortoiseshell and brass teacaddy - part of the decorative arts collection
Silver Vinaigrette Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1842 - part of the decorative arts collection
Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Calling Card Case McTaggart Short Collection - part of the decorative arts collection
Ivory Calling Card Case Arthur McTaggart Short Collection - part of the decorative arts collection
Staffordshire Ware figurine of man, woman and clothed dancing dogs - part of the decorative arts collection