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....
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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...
Painting of an unidentified man
When this portrait was given to the Museum in 1975 it was believed to be of Sir Benjamin Hammet (1737-1800), MP for Taunton. However, the style suggests that it was...
Plate
This delftware plate features a blue on white Chinese-style floral design, which continues on the underside with three blue sprigs around the plate edge. The plate is believed to have...
Bust of Robert Blake
Robert Blake was born in Bridgwater and became its MP in 1640. At the beginning of the Civil War he joined the Parliamentary army and quickly emerged as an inspiring...
Painting of James, Duke of Monmouth
Monmouth was the favourite but illegitimate son of Charles II. When his Catholic uncle James II succeeded to the throne, Monmouth became the focus for Protestant opposition. But his rebel army...