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19th Century Howard and Sons Mahogany and Gilt Brass Etagere
By Howard and Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
& Sons exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and amongst several notable commissions contributed to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Old Print Showing New Zealand, Cuba, Iceland etc. Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, 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 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Victorian 1880 Hobbs Co London Panelled Walnut Desk Enclosed Back Handmade
By Hobbs Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
locks at the 1851 Great Exhibition. He established the firm in 1852 as Hobbs and Company to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Martin Hall Co., 19th Century
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in London, GB
steel cutlers), Sydney, Birmingham and Glasgow. The firm participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

MARTIN HALL CO. 1911 Sheffield Edwardian Center Bowl In .925 Sterling Silver
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1851 Great Exhibition, the International Exhibition (1862), the Sydney Exhibition (1879), the Melbourne
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver 4-Piece Tea Coffee Service Martin Hall, 1872
By Martin Hall
Located in London, GB
the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Internation Exhibition (1862), the Sydney Exhibition (1879), the
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Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Napkin Rings Martin Hall, 1915
Located in London, GB
), Sydney, Birmingham and Glasgow. The firm partecipated to the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Internation
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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Silver Plate Lidded Ewer Lipped Tankard Martin Hall Co
Located in London, GB
), Sydney, Birmingham and Glasgow. The firm participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition, the International
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus Martin Hall Arnold Lewis, 1880
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in London, GB
the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Internation Exhibition (1862), the Sydney Exhibition (1879), the
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Regency Sterling Silver Teapot Craddock Reid 1820 19th C
Located in London, GB
(1843) and 41 Grey Street, Newcastle (1855). The firm was present at the 1851 Great Exhibition and at
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Antique 1820s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enameled Overlay Ten-Light Emerald Green Chandelier by F. C
By F. C. Osler
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
result by 1850 the firm had been commissioned to make the giant crystal fountain for the 1851 Great
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks in a Classic Design 1880s
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salzburg, AT
Médailles at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. At the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition, he received the
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Steel and Leather Rocking Chair by R. W. Winfield
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
. W. Winfield first exhibited this chair design at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Henry Wilkinson Co. Magnificent Champagne / Wine Cooler in Silver Plate
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in Skanninge, SE
successfully exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 Since the 1850s Henry Wilkinson & Co. was active in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Wine Coolers

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Mid-Victorian Free-Standing Walnut Writing Table by Holland and Sons
By Holland Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Windsor Castle, Balmoral and also the new Houses of Parliament. In 1851 they exhibited at the Great
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century James Pulham Terracotta Quatrefoil Fountain Basin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Palace. Pulham & Sons was awarded medals in the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International
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Antique 19th Century English Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century J M Blashfield Urns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, his popularity as an ornamental terracotta designer led him to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

English Minton Porcelain Figure of Una and the Lion, 1847
By John Bell, Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
were shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Early Victorian Amboyna Centre Table by Taprell and Holland Sons
By Taprell, Holland Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. Granted the Royal Warrant in 1846, they exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and were represented at
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Antique 1840s English Center Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Herend, Hungary. A six-person “Queen Victoria” porcelain coffee set.
Located in København, Copenhagen
patterns is “Queen Victoria,” designed in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London, where Queen Victoria
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Silver Plate Charger of the Battle of the Amazons by Elkington Co
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
Antoine Vechte first shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The V&A notes that 'the original, of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Aquascutum Coat Women s Coat 1990s Camel-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
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1990s British Coats

Majolica Oyster Plates by Minton, 1876
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
. Minton exhibited pieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851, received a gold medal in 1855 for the Exposition
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Antique 1870s British Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Majolica

Antique ASPREY, 166 Bond Street, London, Jewellery Box Cufflinks Display Case
By Charles George Asprey
Located in Braintree, GB
partnership with Francis Kennedy led to expansion into Bond Street, London. The Great Exhibition of 1851
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20th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Minton Majolica Tortoise Teapot limited edition signed
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
the Great Exhibition of 1851, received a gold medal in 1855 for the Exposition Universelle in Paris
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Howell James Company Postal Letter Scale
By Howell James Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Exhibition in 1851 and at the 1862 International Exhibition, and in Paris and the International Exposition of
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dixon English Sterling Silver Captain Dinner Bell Gong Mid-Century Modern Style
By James Dixon Sons
Located in New York, NY
processes and more warehouse space. The firm exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851, being awarded
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
and Thomas Jefferson. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Dollonds were awarded a medal for
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Antique 1830s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Elkington Royal Silversmith English Sterling Silver 1923 Trophy Centerpiece
By Elkington Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exhibition of 1851 with enormous success. Elkington held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
factory at the Great Exhibition in 1851, majolica's popularity soon meant that it was being made by
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Wilkinson Co. English Sterling Silver 1880 Victorian Egg Coddler Stand Holder
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in New York, NY
were successfully exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Since the 1850s Henry Wilkinson & Co was
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver Gilt Scent Bottle Atomiser, London, circa 1884
By Edward H. Stockwell, Leuchars Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
next door premises and the name changed to Lucy Leuchars & Son. They exhibited in 1851 at the Great
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Carvings were spotlighted. Great Exhibition, London (1851) Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
international exhibitions such as London Great Exhibition of 1851, Chicago World’s Fair 1893, and Exposition
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
international exhibitions such as London Great Exhibition of 1851, Chicago World’s Fair 1893, and Exposition
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

19th Century Grand Tour Mercury Bronze Sculpture after Giambologna by Benedetto
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Boschetti Workshop exhibited and was awarded a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
of Calcutta and sent numerous examples to the Great Exhibition of 1851. Similar work boxes are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany, Sandalwood

Extraordinary 19th Century Aquarium
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Estates of the day. The Great Exhibition of 1851 had many elaborate aquariums with cast iron frames on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate, Iron

R W Winfield Convolvulvus Lily Flower Light, 1840s
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Hastings, GB
foundry, lighting, beds, chandeliers and brass chains. Exhibited at Great Exhibition 1851. Manufacture of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Silver Gentleman s Vanity Case, William Leuchars c.1881
By William Leuchars
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862, winning a further silver medal at the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

A bronze group of two whippet dogs at play
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Bath, Somerset
Britain with as much enthusiasm as his native France and he exhibited at the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever MR10 Chairs in Chrome Black Saddle Leather
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
By Leuchars Son
Located in Bath, GB
Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862, winning a further silver medal at the
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Miller s of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Gloucester, GB
'Messr T J Miller & Son' from a wharf on the Thames. Both companies exhibited at The Great Exhibition
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Antique 1880s English Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of English Mintons Cups, circa 1929
Located in Opole, PL
as the Victorian majolica – which was exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The family
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Vintage 1920s European Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Pair of Vintage English Wine/Champagne Coolers Buckets by Elkington
By Elkington Co.
Located in Bath, GB
new method of production for silver plated items. Elkington & Co. exhibited at the Great Exhibition of
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
lived above the shop. The firm exhibited in London, at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and at the 1862
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Antique 1860s English Games

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
displayed at The Great Exhibition in 1851, and after the Industrial Revolution these objects where very much
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Minton Haddon Hall 27 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
tiles. Minton exhibit pieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851, received a Gold Medal in 1855 for the
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Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Irish Killarney Kerry Arbutus Wood Antique Chess Backgammon Games Board 19thCent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Killarney wares. O'Connor exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and one of his tables was purchased by
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Antique 19th Century Irish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
shortlist of the major exhibitions Black Forest Carvings were spotlighted. Great Exhibition, London (1851
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Cut Crystal Wall Brackets Lights Sconces Appliques Attrib F C Osler
By F. C. Osler
Located in Dublin, Ireland
company's greatest pieces was the crystal fountain made for The Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park London
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Crystal Cut Glass Bottle or Jar 41gm Sterling Silver Top, W Leuchars London 1881
By William Leuchars
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
won prize medals for his dressing cases at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Sugar and Creamer in Caddy Tray by James Dixon Sons
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Miami Beach, FL
processes and more warehouse space. The firm exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851, being awarded
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A late 19th century bronze of the Arabian Stallion Ibrahim
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Bath, Somerset
at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and 1862 and became known as as the "Landseer of sculpture'. Mêne
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Green Boulle Mantel Clock by Charles Frodsham, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
double-escapement skeleton clock, numbered 883, manufactured for the Great Exhibition of 1851, is
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Antique Late 19th Century Clocks

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