The collection: Treasure of the month
Every month Fairfax House highlight an item from their collection as the 'treasure of the month'
Previous Treasures of the Month
April 2008
Anne's bedroom
Chosen by Jessica Guo, York
September 2007
Chinese Dragon Dish
The dragon, symbol of the temporal power in Chinese culture chases the flaming pearlwhich is a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment.
Category: Ceramics
February 2008
Chinese famille verte vase
Category: Ceramics
August 2007
Ivory Barometer
A portable barometer, ivory and brass, Daniel Quare (1649-1724), London, c.1700.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
July 2007
The Nollekens Conversation Piece
A highly important group portrait of the Tylney family gathered together in the Saloon of Wanstead House (demolished 1822).
Category: Paintings
October 2007
The Tompion Longcase Clock
One of the 14 clocks in this collection, this elegant month-going clock by Thomas Tompion, c.1685, with its 10 inch square dial and silvered chapter ring, is set in a handsome walnut case decorated with spiral turned columns and an elaborate cresting.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
March 2008
Wine Glass
Category: Miscellaneous
April 2008Anne's bedroom
Chosen by Jessica Guo, York
September 2007Chinese Dragon Dish
The dragon, symbol of the temporal power in Chinese culture chases the flaming pearlwhich is a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment.
Category: Ceramics
February 2008Chinese famille verte vase
Category: Ceramics
August 2007Ivory Barometer
A portable barometer, ivory and brass, Daniel Quare (1649-1724), London, c.1700.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
July 2007The Nollekens Conversation Piece
A highly important group portrait of the Tylney family gathered together in the Saloon of Wanstead House (demolished 1822).
Category: Paintings
October 2007The Tompion Longcase Clock
One of the 14 clocks in this collection, this elegant month-going clock by Thomas Tompion, c.1685, with its 10 inch square dial and silvered chapter ring, is set in a handsome walnut case decorated with spiral turned columns and an elaborate cresting.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
March 2008Wine Glass
Category: Miscellaneous