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From Chippendale chairs and Tudor portraits to inkwells and candlesticks, all the rooms at Burton Constable are filled with spectacular collections that survive from when the house was a much-loved family home.

Collection Spotlight
Our Collections Spotlight shows you some of the unique and interesting items at Burton Constable Hall.

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Thoresby Collection: Shell of a fresh water turtle.
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Shell of a fresh water turtle - dried reptile (chelonian).
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Chippendale Horseshoe Table
A George III rosewood and mahogany inlaid horseshoe desk, circa 1772.
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Thoresby Collection: Shell of a fresh water turtle.
Shell of a fresh water turtle - dried reptile (chelonian).
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Cornelian Intaglio Portrait of William Constable
Cornelian intaglio monogrammed in Greek by Pichler and mounted in a gold seal with loop handle.
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Thoresby Collection: Roman phallic amulet
Roman phallic amulet to ward off the 'Evil Eye'
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Thoresby Collection: Partial tail of an Armadillo.
Partial tail of an Armadillo - dried mammal (armadillo).
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Thoresby Collection: Hairball
Hairball
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