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Antique Italian Statuary White Marble Baroque Style Fireplace Mantel
Antique Italian Statuary White Marble Baroque Style Fireplace Mantel

Antique Italian Statuary White Marble Baroque Style Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

purchased in The Great Exhibition of 1851. Opening Size 90cm H x 100cm W Italy Circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.
Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.

Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.

Located in Berlin, DE

the sought-after objects since the Great Exhibition of the Industries of All Nations, which took place

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Horn, Leather

Empire Silver Basket Pierced Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century
Empire Silver Basket Pierced Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century

Empire Silver Basket Pierced Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century

By Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1, Gorham CO., Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

silversmidt He participated in the Great Exhibition in London (1851) and the Exhibition of the Industry of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

German Antler Circular Coffee Table with Green Felt Top
German Antler Circular Coffee Table with Green Felt Top

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.

Category

Early 20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Antler, Felt

19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras
19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras

19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons
Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

exhibited at the Great Exhibition and were represented at all the major exhibitions thereafter.

Category

Antique 1860s English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Print of the Crystal Palace, London, circa 1840
Antique Print of the Crystal Palace, London, circa 1840

Antique Print of the Crystal Palace, London, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Exhibition'. Steel engraved view of the Crystal Palace, known for the Great

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool
A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool

A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

exhibited in the Designers and Manufacturers Hall of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The official catalogue

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century John Mathews Terracotta Figure on a Pedestal of the Huntress
Large 19th Century John Mathews Terracotta Figure on a Pedestal of the Huntress

Large 19th Century John Mathews Terracotta Figure on a Pedestal of the Huntress

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

ornaments and flowerpots and exhibited their wares at the Great Exhibition of 1851. They gained recognition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 2 Antique George Adams Chawner & Co Sterling Silver Meat Forks Mono 19934
Set of 2 Antique George Adams Chawner & Co Sterling Silver Meat Forks Mono 19934

Set of 2 Antique George Adams Chawner & Co Sterling Silver Meat Forks Mono 19934

Located in Washington Depot, CT

flatware. He also exhibited pieces in the Great Exhibition. These 2-tine forks are in the Bright Vine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Terracotta Garden Fountain of a Boy and Dolphin
Terracotta Garden Fountain of a Boy and Dolphin

Terracotta Garden Fountain of a Boy and Dolphin

By Blanchard

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

commission from the Victoria and Albert Museum for architectural ornaments. At the Great Exhibition of 1851

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Jug by Süe & Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930
Art Deco Jug by Süe & Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930

Art Deco Jug by Süe & Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930

By Andre Mare, Gallia, Christofle, Louis Sue

Located in Paris, FR

awarded for their projects, Süe and Mare participated in many shows the Great Exhibitions and were active

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Elkington & Co Plated and Parcel Gilt Candelabra
Pair of Antique Elkington & Co Plated and Parcel Gilt Candelabra

Pair of Antique Elkington & Co Plated and Parcel Gilt Candelabra

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

granted in 1840. They exhibited at the European and British nineteenth century Great Exhibitions, and were

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Hungarian-Ash Centre Table Attributed to Holland and Sons
Hungarian-Ash Centre Table Attributed to Holland and Sons

Hungarian-Ash Centre Table Attributed to Holland and Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Parliament. In 1851 they exhibited at the Great Exhibition and were represented at all the major exhibitions

Category

Antique 1860s English Center Tables

Materials

Ash

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

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

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge

Located in Reading, Berkshire

, William IV, and Prince Albert, and exhibited a variety of wares at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Most

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

exhibited at the Great Exhibition and were represented at all the major exhibitions thereafter.  

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Large Antique Ornamental Planter, English, Cast Iron Jardiniere, Victorian, 1850
Large Antique Ornamental Planter, English, Cast Iron Jardiniere, Victorian, 1850

Large Antique Ornamental Planter, English, Cast Iron Jardiniere, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, influenced by the exuberance of the Great Exhibition Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Enamelled

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Majolica Oyster Plate by Minton 1876 Turquoise
Majolica Oyster Plate by Minton 1876 Turquoise

Majolica Oyster Plate by Minton 1876 Turquoise

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

at the Great Exhibition of 1851, received a gold medal in 1855 for the Exposition Universelle in

Category

Antique 1870s British Serving Pieces

Materials

Majolica

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Located in valatie, NY

, London. They exhibited in 1851 at the Great Exhibition and again at the International Exhibition of 1862

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910
Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910

Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, launched at The Great Exhibition of 1851. Realistic from all angles, his blue and gray tail feathers are in

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish
Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish

Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

the Great Exhibition that same year. This mark was used between 1854 and 1869, confirming the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian John Brogden  Crown Blue Enamel 18 KT Earrings
Victorian John Brogden  Crown Blue Enamel 18 KT Earrings

Victorian John Brogden Crown Blue Enamel 18 KT Earrings

By John Brogden

Located in Napoli, IT

, exhibited in the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, the 1855 Paris Exposition, and won a gold medal for his

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in New York, NY

successfully exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Since the 1850s, Henry Wilkinson & Co was active

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Antique John Matthews Terracotta Planters
Two Antique John Matthews Terracotta Planters

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Louis XV Style Eight-Light Candelabra, Attributed to Victor Paillard
Pair of Louis XV Style Eight-Light Candelabra, Attributed to Victor Paillard

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns
English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

century Great Exhibitions, and were given permission by Queen Victoria in 1868 to copy the collection of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Garniture

Materials

Bronze

French, 19th Century Versailles Style Figural Torchère with Side-by-Side Putti
French, 19th Century Versailles Style Figural Torchère with Side-by-Side Putti

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle
Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle

Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle

By Christofle, Louis Sue, Gallia, Andre Mare

Located in Paris, FR

and Mare participated in many shows and Great Exhibitions and were active in the core of societies

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle

Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle

By Gallia, Andre Mare, Louis Sue, Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

designers and many times awarded for their projects, Süe and Mare participated in many shows and Great

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Micromosaic Table Top with Views of Rome from the Grand Tour
19th Century Micromosaic Table Top with Views of Rome from the Grand Tour

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble

19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set by Victor Pierret
19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set by Victor Pierret

19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set by Victor Pierret

By Victor Athanase Pierret

Located in Long Island City, NY

, nightlight clocks. He exhibited in the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. He died in 1893. Measure: Clock

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Aquascutum Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored
Aquascutum Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored

Aquascutum Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored

By Aquascutum

Located in Milano, IT

exhibited at London's Great Exhibition in 1851 and soon the crowed heads of Europe were dressed in the

Category

1990s British Coats

Aquascutum  Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored
Aquascutum  Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored

Aquascutum Women's Coat 1990s Brown-Colored

By Aquascutum

Located in Milano, IT

exhibited at London's Great Exhibition in 1851 and soon the crowed heads of Europe were dressed in the

Category

1990s British Coats

Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton
Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton

Majolica "Cockerel & Monkey" Teapot by Minton

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

and also encaustics tiles. Minton exhibit pieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851, received a gold

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

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

Great Exhibition, the stand of Hunt & Roskell was one of the main attractions of the entire event and

Category

Antique 1840s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850-1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century
Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century
Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of Napoleon III Patrinated-Bronze Figures by Victor Paillard
A Pair Of Napoleon III Patrinated-Bronze Figures by Victor Paillard

A Pair Of Napoleon III Patrinated-Bronze Figures by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

technique caused great admiration at the London Great Exhibition where he exhibited. E. Beres said 'Mr. V

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Biscuit Figures, Mid-19th Century
French Biscuit Figures, Mid-19th Century

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Jules Moigniex Sculpture of Patridge Family in Polished Bronze
19th Century Jules Moigniex Sculpture of Patridge Family in Polished Bronze

19th Century Jules Moigniex Sculpture of Patridge Family in Polished Bronze

By Jules Moigniez

Located in Essex, MA

grabbing a Pheasant. He received a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1862 and continued exhibiting at Salon

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze bears Candlestick by Christophe Fratin
19th Century Gilt Bronze bears Candlestick by Christophe Fratin

19th Century Gilt Bronze bears Candlestick by Christophe Fratin

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

, exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831 to 1842 and from 1850 to 1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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