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Description: | There is an important collection of West Country silver, most acquired from the Veitch bequest; and some early church silver on loan from churches within the diocese. Civic silver is also represented.
Early pewter, most of West Country manufacture, is represented by a small collection.
Ceramics material comprises English, continental and oriental material from the 17th century to the present day. Of particular importance are the collections of studio and local Devon potteries.
The museum has a large and representative collection of glass dating from the early 18th century. Of special note are the Joanna Southcott beakers and the Charles II flute glass.
Exeter Civic Regalia includes several exceptional items such as the 15th century Waits chains.
There are clocks, watches and clock and watch making tools. The greater part of the watch collection was bequeathed by C R Venn in 1928. | Subjects: | Decorative & Applied Arts | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | FAX: | +44 (0)1392 421252 | Telephone: | +44 (0)1392 665858 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:2956 | Go to resource |
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