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One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog
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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

19th Century Irish Exhibition Console Table by O`Donnell of Limerick
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional Irish Oak console table by O'Donnell of Limerick, Ireland. Made for The 1851 Great
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

The Great Exhibition - Lithograph by J. L. Williams - 1851
Located in Roma, IT
The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations is an original old master artwork realized in
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1850s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
the maker of the Crystal Palace in London, build for the 1851 Great Exhibition where this cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French British Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Palissy Ware Lithographs, Set of Six, by Rose-Joseph Lemercier
By Rose-Joseph Lemercier
Located in Dallas, TX
(1510-1589), the inspiration for Minton's Majolica, shown at the 1851 Great Exhibition under the Palissy
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Lacquered Tilt-Top Table
Located in Belmont, MA
extremely popular in the third quarter of the 19th century in Europe, especially after the 1851 Great
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Mid 19th Century Figurative Scene from "Great Exhibition of 1851", London
By Lowes Cato Dickinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Hand-colored steel engraving of a the Turkish section of the Great Exhibition of 1851 by Lowes Cato
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1850s Aesthetic Movement Interior Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

German Antler Circular Coffee Table with Green Felt Top
Located in London, GB
amongst the middle classes, particularly sparked by their inclusion in the 1851 Great Exhibition.
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Early 20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Antler, Felt

Bronze Group of Children Playing with a Lioness, by Victor Paillard
By Victor Paillard
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Great Exhibition shows the high esteem he was held in.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Great Exhibition
Located in valatie, NY
The Great Exhibition. New York: Gramercy Books, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket. 328 pp. A
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Great Exhibition
The Great Exhibition
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
Majolica Game Pie Dish with Chicks England Circa 1870-1880
Located in Katonah, NY
1851 Great Exhibition and rapidly gained popularity as a must-have among the English nobility. Majolica
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Antique 1870s English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Majolica

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

English School, A Rare Portrait of John Scott Russell and "The Great Eastern"
Located in New York, NY
the 1851 Great Exhibition, One of the Founders of The Institute Of Naval Architects and a prolific
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Louis XV Style Eight-Light Candelabra, Attributed to Victor Paillard
By Victor Paillard
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Paillard (1805-1886) whose display at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London included 'statuettes, candelabra
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Two Antique John Matthews Terracotta Planters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
and tiles. After exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition, Phillips was awarded with an Honourable
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Terracotta

Two Antique John Matthews Terracotta Planters
Two Antique John Matthews Terracotta Planters
H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
enjoyed a footfall of 6.1 million (about the same as that of the 1851 Great Exhibition) but yielded a
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Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

French, 19th Century Versailles Style Figural Torchère with Side-by-Side Putti
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
medal in the 1851 Great Exhibition. In the 1870s they delivered the impressive chandelier for the Opera
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Setting for 18, Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks, c.1860
By Martin Hall
Located in Bath, GB
to many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851 Great Exhibition. Each piece
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Setting for 18, Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks, c.1860
Rare Setting for 18, Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks, c.1860
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H 10.25 in W 12.5 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Micromosaic Table Top with Views of Rome from the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
great mosaicists of the 19th century. Both are recorded as exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1851 Great Exhibition.
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Antler, Upholstery

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
inclusion in the 1851 Great Exhibition.
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees

Materials

Antler, Upholstery

Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray, 1904
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
British manufacturers and participated to many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray, 1904
Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray, 1904
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H 15.25 in W 24.5 in D 3 in
14 Chippendale Style 19th Century Dining Chair by Morant & Co.
By Morant & Co.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
1851 Great Exhibition in London and the 1853 New York World Fair, becoming one of the most successful
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

C2(A) French Biscuit Figures, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
Great Exhibition in London where he was awarded a Gold Medal. The Gilles firm, listed as Gilles Jeune
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
both for furniture and ornaments with numerous outstanding pieces being displayed at the 1851 Great
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Antique 1850s English Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Profusely Engraved to All Sides Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and the partnership appears to have lasted until 1863 after which it
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
1840. He travelled to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm when he managed to pick
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Fantastic Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in New York, NY
specialised in Boulle furniture exhibiting at the Exposition Nationale in 1849 and at the 1851 Great
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

'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
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair English Porcelain Green Samuel Alcock Vases Urns Still Life Flower
Located in Dublin, Ireland
kilns equaled those in use by Minton. Alcock displayed his wares at the 1851 Great Exhibition
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Urns

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Early Victorian Pierced Sterling Mustard Pot by John Angell and George Angell
Located in Miami Beach, FL
George Angell manufacturing silversmith. George Angell participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century English Mahogany Extending Dining Table by Wilkinson & Sons
By Thomas Wilkinson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Earl of Lonsdale at Lowther Castle. They were noted exhibitors at the 1851 Great Exhibition, and after
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one
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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

White Bisque Porcelain Antique Cherub Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
exhibitions including London’s 1851 Great Exhibition where he was awarded a prize medal, the 1862 exhibition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

White Bisque Porcelain Antique Cherub Statue
White Bisque Porcelain Antique Cherub Statue
H 65.36 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Exhibitions of 1851 in London and 1855, again in Paris. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London Krieger were
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Martin, Hall & Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Great Exhibition, the Internation Exhibition (1862), the Sydney Exhibition (1879), the Melboune
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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
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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Martin Hall & Co. 1888 Sterling Silver Victorian Large Gallery Tray
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in New York, NY
with showrooms in London, Sydney, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The firm participated to the 1851 Great
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
Great exhibition at Crystal Palace of which this may well be a version. Victor-Athanase Pierret (1806
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Meigh Very Large Turkey Platter, circa 1851-1861
Located in Chicago, IL
exhibited at the Great Exhibition and in 1886 won a medal. When researching Meigh Pottery, I could not find
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Antique 1850s English Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Victorian Sterling silver 925 fruit salad cutlery set of fork and spoon
By William Chawner II
Located in Braintree, GB
manufacturer of spoons and forks in London and participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition and the 1862
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Antique 1860s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Located in Braintree, GB
recognition during the 1851 Great Exhibition in London when he successfully picked both a Bramah lock and the
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Antique 19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
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H 3.63 in W 2.49 in D 0.99 in
The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key
Located in Braintree, GB
manufacturers. Hobbs gained international recognition during the 1851 Great Exhibition in London when he
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Transitional Style Low Side Table, Attributed to Maison Krieger, circa 1880
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Exhibitions of 1851 in London and 1855, again in Paris. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London Krieger were
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Decorative Hand-Colored Antique Map of West Canada, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one of the last series of
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Tunisian Textiles stand at the Great Exhibition '1854'
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1851. This print originates from Dickinson's 'Comprehensive
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Vintage Rocking Chair Peter Cooper for R. W. Winfield in 1851
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Exhibition of 1851. This later copy from circa 1950 is made from an aluminum base with vintage tufted leather
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Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Silver Tea & Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in London, GB
Angell junior participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition (he was awarded of a Prize Medal for his
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

The Prince of Borbone - Original Lithograph by Antonio Zezon - 1851
By Antonio Zezon
Located in Roma, IT
The Prince of Borbone is an original lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1851. Interesting colored
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1850s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Antique Map of the Channel Islands, Incl. Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Chinese Stand at the Great Exhibition by Dickinson '1854'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'China'. Original antique print of the Chinese stand at the Great Exhibition
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Dutch Stand at the Great Exhibition by Dickinson '1854'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Holland'. Original antique print of the Dutch stand at the Great Exhibition
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Turkish Stand at the Great Exhibition by Dickinson, '1854'
Located in Langweer, NL
the Great Exhibition of 1851', published 1854.     
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Tunisian Stand at the Great Exhibition by Dickinson, '1854'
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1851. This print originates from Dickinson's 'Comprehensive
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Map of Western Australia & Swan River, insets of Perth, Aboriginals, Sheep, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative Map of part of South Australia with Illustrations of Adelaide, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one of the last series of
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago or East Indies Island, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

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