Spoon
This silver laceback trefid (splitting into three parts) spoon was made by Richard Sweet of Chard in about 1690. The terminal back of the spoon is pricked with the initials...
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Helmet
This steel 'pot' or helmet was found at Nunney and was probably used there by a pikeman in the Parliamentary army. It features a horizontal ridge, and furrow and ridge...
Painting of Judge Jeffreys (1645-1689)
This portrait shows the notorious judge who presided at the Bloody Assizes. The Assizes held at Taunton Castle took place on 18 and 19 September 1685. Jeffreys tried 514 prisoners...
Painting of Thomas Pigott
Colonel Thomas Pigott became MP for Bridgwater in 1647. In the same year he married Florence Smyth a wealthy widow who lived at Ashton Court in North Somerset. In the...
Pan
The words 'BEE CONSTANT' can just be made out on the handle of this skillet. This motto is associated with the South Petherton Sturton Foundry. The F mark indicates that...
Pan
Made by Thomas Sturton I of South Petherton in 1630, this is the largest and earliest dated of all our skillets. When the skillet is half full of water...
Plate
The bold bird and insect design on this plate is surrounded by a simple foliage pattern. The style indicates that the plate was possibly manufactured in Bristol around 1730....
Dish
The central floral pattern of this octagonal dish is a well known 'Chinese flower bowl' pattern. It was made at the Irish Delamain Factory, which produced pieces like this from...
Puzzle jug
This late 17th century Dutch delftware puzzle jug features a pattern of lanceolate leaves turning outwords from a single daisy-like flower. The jug has a wide brim with a perforated...
Bleeding cup
This blood porringer or bleeding dish dates from 1680-1690. It is glazed blue, with the inside and top of its handle splashed with a white glaze. The handle has a...