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1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock
1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock

1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock England, 1851, unmarked

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by T. E. Collcutt, Made by Collinson & Lock, London
Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by T. E. Collcutt, Made by Collinson & Lock, London

Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by T. E. Collcutt, Made by Collinson & Lock, London

By Thomas Edwards

Located in London, GB

and purchased by the Commissioners of the 1851 Exhibition, who later presented it to the Museum. Other

Category

Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Staffordshire Well Serving Plater, John Ridgway, Blue Floral Transferw.
19th C. Staffordshire Well Serving Plater, John Ridgway, Blue Floral Transferw.

19th C. Staffordshire Well Serving Plater, John Ridgway, Blue Floral Transferw.

By John Ridgways

Located in San Francisco, CA

commendation at the 1851 Exhibition. the catalogue informs the Victorian Public that "the establishment" of Mr

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Antique Map of South Australia by Tallis, 1851
Antique Map of South Australia by Tallis, 1851

Antique Map of South Australia by Tallis, 1851

By Thomas Kitchin

Located in Langweer, NL

, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The  Great Exhibition of 1851
A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The  Great Exhibition of 1851

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

By Foxall & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851
Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851

Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated

Category

Antique 19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Old Engraved Map of Hungary with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Old Engraved Map of Hungary with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Old Engraved Map of Hungary with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one of

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one of the last series of decorative world

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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Tallis, c.1851
Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Tallis, c.1851

Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Tallis, c.1851

Located in Langweer, NL

collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Exhibition-Quality Antique Silvered and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece by Morel
Exhibition-Quality Antique Silvered and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece by Morel

Exhibition-Quality Antique Silvered and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece by Morel

By Jean-Valentin Morel

Located in London, GB

Exhibition-quality antique silvered and gilt bronze centrepiece by Morel French, 1851 Height 70cm

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Of A Gas Meter, Crystal Palace Expo, c.1851
19th Century Victorian Scale Model Of A Gas Meter, Crystal Palace Expo, c.1851

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Of A Gas Meter, Crystal Palace Expo, c.1851

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

measure the amount of gas used at the Crystal Palace, in Hyde Park during the Great Exhibition of 1851. In

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

By Samuel Hawkins

Located in New Orleans, LA

was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exhibition of 1851

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Minton Exhibition Vases
Pair of Minton Exhibition Vases

Pair of Minton Exhibition Vases

By Minton

Located in New Orleans, LA

techniques displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London that catapulted them to international recognition

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Antique 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs

J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs

By John Pollard Seddon

Located in London, GB

The Great Exhibition of 1851, carved in oak, embossed leather and caned shown in last photograph this

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Antique 1850s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Great Exhibition Fruit Dish, English, Gilt Metal Display Bowl, Victorian
Antique Great Exhibition Fruit Dish, English, Gilt Metal Display Bowl, Victorian

Antique Great Exhibition Fruit Dish, English, Gilt Metal Display Bowl, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Home of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the grandiose Crystal Palace appears to the centre Superb painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

'Le Puits Qui Parle' an Exhibition Bronze, Paul Eugène Mengin French, circa 1900
'Le Puits Qui Parle' an Exhibition Bronze, Paul Eugène Mengin French, circa 1900

'Le Puits Qui Parle' an Exhibition Bronze, Paul Eugène Mengin French, circa 1900

By Susse Freres, Paul Eugène Mengin 1

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

century including a prize medal at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and a Grand Prix at the 1905 Lieges

Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Persian-style double-sided clock and garnitures, Charles Stanislas MATIFAT
Persian-style double-sided clock and garnitures, Charles Stanislas MATIFAT

Persian-style double-sided clock and garnitures, Charles Stanislas MATIFAT

By Charles Matifat

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

section of the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The MATIFAT display was located at the heart of the

Category

Antique 19th Century European Islamic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

manufacturers – Jones & Newell in 1840. He travelled to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Pâpier-Maché Vase
Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Pâpier-Maché Vase

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Pâpier-Maché Vase

Located in London, GB

decoration which was exhibited by them at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The catalogue states: “The Inlaying

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

RW Winfield Art Nouveau Opaline and Brass Flower Wall Sconces 1845
RW Winfield Art Nouveau Opaline and Brass Flower Wall Sconces 1845

RW Winfield Art Nouveau Opaline and Brass Flower Wall Sconces 1845

Located in Hastings, GB

exhibited both in 1849 in Birmingham and 1851 at the Great Exhibition. The Victoria & Albert Museum have a

Category

Antique 1840s English Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

French seltzer bottle by Briet, Paris, ca 1860
French seltzer bottle by Briet, Paris, ca 1860

French seltzer bottle by Briet, Paris, ca 1860

Located in Delft, NL

the form in 1841, and showed some examples at the London Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah
Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Located in PARIS, FR

at the International Exhibition of London of 1851. Charles Cordier related this encounter in his

Category

1850s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844
An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844

An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

. The Royal Commission, Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations 1851 – Official

Category

Antique 1840s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bolin Guilloché Enamel and Silver Pill Box
Bolin Guilloché Enamel and Silver Pill Box

Bolin Guilloché Enamel and Silver Pill Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

internationally—including at the 1851 Great Exhibition—and became synonymous with refined craftsmanship for

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird
Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird

Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird

Located in Dublin, Ireland

international exhibitions including the 1851 London Great Exhibition, Philadelphia in 1876, the 1893 Chicago

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Antique Early 19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

F. Barbedienne, Neo-Byzantine Chandelier, France, Circa 1880
F. Barbedienne, Neo-Byzantine Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

F. Barbedienne, Neo-Byzantine Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in PARIS, FR

the London exhibition in 1851 Barbedienne’s firm won two « Council medals ». At the 1855 Universal

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Antique 1870s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Patinated bronze covered cup, signed F. Barbedienne
Patinated bronze covered cup, signed F. Barbedienne

Patinated bronze covered cup, signed F. Barbedienne

Located in Paris, FR

, Clésinger and Carrier-Belleuse. Having already won two Council medals at the London Exhibition in 1851

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Antique 1850s French Urns

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Renaissance Revival Majolica Pitcher
Wedgwood Renaissance Revival Majolica Pitcher

Wedgwood Renaissance Revival Majolica Pitcher

By Wedgwood

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

the Great Exhibition of 1851, this Wedgwood pitcher expands upon the Renaissance Revival style shown

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880
F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880

F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in PARIS, FR

critics. At the London exhibition in 1851 Barbedienne’s firm won two « Council medals ». At the 1855

Category

Antique 1880s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870
V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870

V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870

By Victor Paillard

Located in PARIS, FR

his work at the famous 1851 and 1862 London Universal Exhibitions, and the 1855, 1867 and 1878

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Parian Group Of The Three Graces By Copeland
19th Century English Parian Group Of The Three Graces By Copeland

19th Century English Parian Group Of The Three Graces By Copeland

By Copeland

Located in Dublin, IE

Exhibition, London 1851. Made 1847-8. Circa 1880 English Stamped On Base: Copeland COPELAND 1847 - 1899

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Victorian Leather Stool
Large Victorian Leather Stool

Large Victorian Leather Stool

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

headquarters in College Green in 1860. They exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and at the London

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Scottish Buff Terracotta Tazza Urns by Garnkirk
Pair of Antique Scottish Buff Terracotta Tazza Urns by Garnkirk

Pair of Antique Scottish Buff Terracotta Tazza Urns by Garnkirk

By Garnkirk Fireclay Company of Scotland

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Garnkirk urn was displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Dimensions for each. Bases: 30 x 30 cm (11.81

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, 1851 and exhibited further wares at the 1862 and 1867 Paris exhibitions, and the Philadelphia

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894
Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

, from 1851, supply to world exhibitions, from 1857, steam engine to drive the presses and spinning

Category

Antique 1890s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen

By Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

showcase its mastery of the Louis XVI style. The Great Exhibition of 1851 in London featured a pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Soup Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Set 12 Sheraton Revival Dining Chairs Harrods Late 20Century
Vintage Set 12 Sheraton Revival Dining Chairs Harrods Late 20Century

Vintage Set 12 Sheraton Revival Dining Chairs Harrods Late 20Century

By Restall Brown & Clennell

Located in London, GB

to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small

Category

Late 20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage George III Revival Bookcase Restall Brown & Clennell 20th Century
Vintage George III Revival Bookcase Restall Brown & Clennell 20th Century

Vintage George III Revival Bookcase Restall Brown & Clennell 20th Century

By Restall Brown & Clennell

Located in London, GB

to capitalize on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small

Category

Late 20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

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