Briquet & Samper at The Bowes Museum

The famous Bowes Museum 18th century swan automaton

The famous Bowes Museum 18th century swan sold by Briquet & Samper in 1872

Watch our film outlining the sale of the famous Bowes Museum 18th century swan automaton to John Bowes by Briquet & Samper of Paris in 1872 for £200.

Watch the other nine films which tell the stories of antiques sold to The Bowes Museum by other antique dealers.

In this film various curators and museum staff reflect on what an antique actually is.

Find out about all 50 antiques featured in the Year of the Dealer digital trails.