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Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Exhibition in London (1851)", "Centennial Exhibit in Philadelphia (1876)", "Chicago Worlds Fair (1893

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arch Beach, California
Arch Beach, California

Arch Beach, California

Located in San Francisco, CA

illustrated the World’s Fair issue of Harper’s Weekly. He worked in New York, mostly in advertising. He

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates
12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

caliber that they were displayed at the famous Worlds Fair held in Chicago, called the Chicago Exhibition

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Bronze Sculpture by Henri Chapu '1833-1891', "La Pensée", School French
Large Bronze Sculpture by Henri Chapu '1833-1891', "La Pensée", School French

Large Bronze Sculpture by Henri Chapu '1833-1891', "La Pensée", School French

By Thiebaut Freres, Henri Chapu

Located in Marseille, FR

exhibition of fine arts, December 1883. Universal Exhibition of 1889, Paris. 1893 World's Fair, Chicago

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Harbour of Cassis
Harbour of Cassis

Harbour of Cassis

By Julien Gustave Gagliardini

Located in Stuttgart, DE

World's Fair, and a gold medal at the 1900 World's Fair. In 1893 he was named a Knight of the Legion of

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

360 Volt Tesla Tripod, No.100, 1950s
360 Volt Tesla Tripod, No.100, 1950s

360 Volt Tesla Tripod, No.100, 1950s

By 360volt

Located in Blauvelt, NY

At the 1893 Chicago World Fair, Nikola Tesla, inventor of modern alternating-current electrical

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Black Forest' Oval Antler Mounted Mirror, Early to Mid-20th Century
'Black Forest' Oval Antler Mounted Mirror, Early to Mid-20th Century

'Black Forest' Oval Antler Mounted Mirror, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Philadelphia as well as the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Black Forest became a world-renowned collector's

Category

20th Century European Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Antler

Landscape
Landscape

Keith WilliamLandscape

Unavailable|$5,000

Landscape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(deceased); Chicago World's Fair, 1893; PAFA Ann., 1896-97, 1902, 1905-06; Pan-Am. Expo, Buffalo, 1901 (med

Category

Early 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Effet de Vagues

Effet de Vagues

By Mary MacMonnies Low

Located in Oakland, CA

Chicago World's Fair. She had a large mural, displayed opposite one by Mary Cassatt, and two paintings

Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase
Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase

Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Elswick, GB

successes at the 1893 Columbia World’s Fair in Chicago, and he concentrated his efforts on developing

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Deer Lamp, a Pair Black Forest Carving by Rhön Sepp 1940s, Germany
Deer Lamp, a Pair Black Forest Carving by Rhön Sepp 1940s, Germany

Deer Lamp, a Pair Black Forest Carving by Rhön Sepp 1940s, Germany

Located in London, GB

, Chicago World’s Fair 1893, and Exposition Universelle Paris 1900. In Europe, they became a symbol of

Category

Vintage 1940s German Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893
19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Souvenir of Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893 & framed behind glass.This bandana is in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...

Materials

Cotton

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray
Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

the city in 1871 On October 9, 1893, the day designated as Chicago Day, the fair set a world record

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition  - 1893
Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition  - 1893

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

and date (June 6th, 1895). Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement More Silver, Flatw...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair -  Columbian Exposition - 1893
Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair -  Columbian Exposition - 1893

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

). Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and the letter M for the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"

By Columbian Metal Craftsmen

Located in Dayton, OH

1880 Bellaire Stamping Company began experimenting with enameling. The 1893 World’s Fair, “The

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French art deco bronze sculpture by Jeanne Itasse-Broquet
French art deco bronze sculpture by Jeanne Itasse-Broquet

French art deco bronze sculpture by Jeanne Itasse-Broquet

By Jeanne Itasse 1

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

. Jeanne Itasse-Broquet received numerous awards, including a medal at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington
Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Located in York County, PA

the World Columbian Exposition, a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair, in 1893, this patriotic textile was

Category

Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

French Terracotta Sculpture Nude Woman "Premiere Faute" -  by LAMI - Art Nouveau
French Terracotta Sculpture Nude Woman "Premiere Faute" -  by LAMI - Art Nouveau

French Terracotta Sculpture Nude Woman "Premiere Faute" - by LAMI - Art Nouveau

By Stanislas Lami

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

. Stanislas Lami exhibited many times in Salons, including the 1897 Salon and the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Robert Ward van Boskerck Antique Oil on Canvas of Autumn
Robert Ward van Boskerck Antique Oil on Canvas of Autumn

Robert Ward van Boskerck Antique Oil on Canvas of Autumn

By Robert Ward van Boskerck

Located in Shippensburg, PA

1893 World's Fair(Carr). Despite his relatively conservative landscape style, Van Boskerck was elected

Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light
Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light

Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light

Located in Atlanta, GA

exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition. This fixture has 8 total lights

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Emperor and Empress Framed Paintings
Pair of Japanese Emperor and Empress Framed Paintings

Pair of Japanese Emperor and Empress Framed Paintings

By Nakayama Sanji

Located in Astoria, NY

figure is richly adorned in colorful, flowing robes. Shown at Chicago World's Fair in 1893. 4827

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile, Paper, Paint

Rare Spanish Arabic Islamic Damascene Gold Steel Inlaid Tazza Signed Felipa
Rare Spanish Arabic Islamic Damascene Gold Steel Inlaid Tazza Signed Felipa

Rare Spanish Arabic Islamic Damascene Gold Steel Inlaid Tazza Signed Felipa

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

their own workshops. Felipa exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and her damascened wares were

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Centerpieces

Materials

Steel

19th Century Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter
19th Century Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter

19th Century Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

World’s Fair in New Orleans and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Measures: 9.25 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 1 75

Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Trenton Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter
Trenton Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter

Trenton Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

World’s Fair in New Orleans and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Measures: 9.25 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 1 75

Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

An Important Antique Art Nouveau Cameo Landscape Lamp By Daum Freres of Nancy
An Important Antique Art Nouveau Cameo Landscape Lamp By Daum Freres of Nancy

An Important Antique Art Nouveau Cameo Landscape Lamp By Daum Freres of Nancy

By Daum

Located in London, GB

enamelling won the company prizes at the 1893 Chicago World Fair and the Universal Exposition of Paris in

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Waiting for Help, oil on board
Waiting for Help, oil on board

Waiting for Help, oil on board

By John Knighton Thomson

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

the 1893 Columbian World Fair, Chicago and was later engraved. The painting is housed in its

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear

Located in Atlanta, GA

could be found at such events as the Great London Exhibition of 1851 or the Chicago World's Fair of 1893

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

, including the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 and the Exposition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Barware

Materials

Wood

German Silver Hound Stirrup Cup by J. D. Schleissner & Söhne Retailed by Dior
German Silver Hound Stirrup Cup by J. D. Schleissner & Söhne Retailed by Dior

German Silver Hound Stirrup Cup by J. D. Schleissner & Söhne Retailed by Dior

By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

1870s including the 1893 Chicago world's fair. He sometimes used earlier goldsmiths' stamps to mark his

Category

Antique 1890s German Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cubist Art Deco Silvered Bronze & Relief Frosted Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy
Cubist Art Deco Silvered Bronze & Relief Frosted Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy

Cubist Art Deco Silvered Bronze & Relief Frosted Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

World's Fair of 1893. The majority of products they produced were in Cameo glass- a technique involving

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey
Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey

Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

reputation was second to none in the production of premium American glass. In fact, the 1893 Chicago World

Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Morello Pattern Cut Glass Pitcher by Libbey
Morello Pattern Cut Glass Pitcher by Libbey

Morello Pattern Cut Glass Pitcher by Libbey

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

(1878-1915). The company's incredible exhibit at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair propelled Libbey's

Category

20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890
44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890

44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890

Located in York County, PA

souvenir that was produced for the 1893 World Columbian Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair). It may be that

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

32 STARS, COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD
32 STARS, COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD

32 STARS, COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

1892-93 for the Minnesota Pavillon at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (The World Columbian Exposition

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN
13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN

13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN

Located in York County, PA

Exposition in Chicago (Chicago World’s Fair, 1893). The 13 star count has been used throughout our nation's

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

32 Star Flag Commemorating Minnesota Statehood
32 Star Flag Commemorating Minnesota Statehood

32 Star Flag Commemorating Minnesota Statehood

Located in York County, PA

1893 Chicago World’s Fair (The World Columbian Exposition). The zigzag stitch used to appliqué the

Category

20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Winter Landscape at Dusk
Winter Landscape at Dusk

Winter Landscape at Dusk

Located in Stockholm, SE

. He won an honourable mention in the 1889 Paris Salon and a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair

Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs

By Black Forrest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

) Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876) Chicago Worlds Fair, Chicago (1893) Exposition Universelle

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Wood

32 Stars, Commemorating Minnesota Statehood American Flag
32 Stars, Commemorating Minnesota Statehood American Flag

32 Stars, Commemorating Minnesota Statehood American Flag

Located in York County, PA

1893 Chicago World’s Fair (The World Columbian Exposition). The zigzag stitch used to appliqué the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Plage a Trouville
Plage a Trouville

Plage a Trouville

Located in Sheffield, MA

World's Fair Exposition for his mural, "The Art of Metal Working". It was a series of utilitarian-theme

Category

1890s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch
1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch

1893 Chicago World’s Fair Waltham Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Co

Located in Dallas, TX

, American collectibles and horology. This Waltham pocket watch was made in 1893 and was sold at the World

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

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