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Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900
By Thornhill
Located in Bath, GB
reputation for the quality of his work, winning a prize medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851, the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Cardeilhac / Christofle - French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Royal Pattern, !
By Cardeilhac
Located in Wilmington, DE
in international exhibitions, such as the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and the Exposition
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
entered one of their dressing cases into the Great Exhibition of 1851, receiving an ‘Honourable Mention
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

German - A Magnificent 15 Piece Set of 800 Silver Flatware Serving Pieces
By MW
Located in Wilmington, DE
Exhibition of 1851 in London. This prestigious honor, presented to several German exhibitors, including
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Antique Late 19th Century German Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
Majesties reign. The firm won a prize medal for excellence of workmanship at the Great Exhibition of 1851
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage George III Style Dining Table from Harrods, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
the inner city and to capitalize on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod
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Vintage 1980s English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Harrods Biedermeier Satin Birch Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
and to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a
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Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oval Regency Revival Dining Table Leaf 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small shop in the district of Brompton
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Late 20th Century Regency Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Trachilus Polytmus (Black Hummingbird)
By John Gould
Located in Missouri, MO
320 species, which he exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Despite his interest Gould had never
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19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Heliotrypha Viola
By John Gould
Located in Missouri, MO
species, which he exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Despite his interest Gould had never seen a
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Victorian Wide Gold Bracelet with Woven Design
Located in London, GB
registration mark for the 11th October 1851, the year of the Great Exhibition, measuring approximately 3.7cm
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crystal Palace Great Exhibition Commemorative Glass, 1851
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Bohemian glass goblet, dated 1851. The ruby glass made to commemorate The Industrial Exhibition for
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Antique 1850s Czech High Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Lead Fountain of A Boy with Swan
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
M. Geiss, cast in bronzed zinc and exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition where it was acquired, or
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Mid-20th Century German Fountains

English Victorian Lacquered Settee
Located in New York, NY
the third quarter of the nineteenth century in Europe, especially after the 1851 Great Exhibition at
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 19th Century Charles X Marquetry Tripod Table
By Francois Baudry
Located in London, GB
Catalogue of the 1851 Great Exhibition and, stylistically, the present table would seem to pre-date the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Victorian Silver Crystal Palace Great Exhibition Commemorative Aide Memoire
By Cronin Wheeler
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
the Great Exhibition of 1851. The red leather and silk lined interior complete with five ivory pages
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Vitrine by "Maison Krieger"
By Maison Krieger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
in Paris. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London they were awarded a medal for an exhibition oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Black and Gilt Chairs
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Cinquecento taste exhibited in the 1851 Great Exhibition was still at Flintham Hall in Nottingham as recently
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

High Quality Holland Sons Dressing Table and Chest C. 1850
By Holland Sons
Located in Heathfield, GB
all of the major international exhibitions throughout the 19th century including the 1851 Great
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Plaster Figure of the Apollo Belvedere on Plinth Cast by Brucciani under the V&A
By D. Brucciani and Company
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
had been admired at the 1851 Great Exhibition: see Ian Jenkins, ‘Acquisition and Supply of Casts of
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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Walnut Two Door Cabinet
Located in Salisbury, GB
Fine quality Victorian inlaid burr walnut two door cabinet Probably made for The Great Exhibition
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Antique Military Campaign Chest by Ross Co of Dublin circa 1870 Number 78
By Ross Co. Dublin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm when he managed to pick both a Bramah lock
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Antique 1870s Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th c. French wallpaper panels, mounted and framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antoine Dury (1819-1878). The first edition was produced in 1851. When exhibited at London's great
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Antique 19th Century French Wallpaper

Very Large Pair of Pulham Gothic Garden Urns
By James Pulham and Son
Located in Shustoke, GB
grottos. They exhibited and won medals at London's Great Exhibition of 1851 and 1862 International
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Victorian Antique Silver Crystal Palace Vinaigrette
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
grille. Made to commemorate The Great Exhibition of 1851. By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Boxes

Very Large Pair of Pulham Gothic Garden Urns
By James Pulham and Son
Located in Shustoke, GB
grottos. They exhibited and won medals at London's Great Exhibition of 1851 and 1862 International
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Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Francis Higgins Ltd. Pierced Grape and Vine Gilt Sterling Desert Set for Six
By Francis Higgins
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Great Exhibition of 1851. Each of the 42 pieces is carefully pierced and chased to give the impression
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Vintage 1910s English Early Victorian Tableware

Sterling Silver Friendship Hand Brooch Circa 1848
Located in Austin, TX
Exhibition of 1851 in London. Brooch measures 3" long x 1.5" wide. Please see bellandbird.com for more
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Brass Floor Standard Lamp by R. W. Winfield, Birmingham
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
the Great Exhibition of 1851. Lampshade not included. c1880 Measures: H 46-72" W 14.5" D 14.5" H
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Steel and Brass Rocking Chair by R W Winfield, circa 1870
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
first shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The leather, canvas, brass original. A couple of the wooden
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Antique 1870s English Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine English Victorian Lamp by Salt Lloyd
By Salt Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
manufacturer, which won recognition and prizes at the Great Exhibition of 1851 for their artistic lamps. This
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Antique 19th Century British Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

20th Century Black Forest Stag Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
carvings became very popular and were exhibited at the 1851 'London Great Exhibition'.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19thc large pair spelter figures in the manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exhibitions 1851-1900' by Jonathan Meyer page 188, plate E43. The Miroy Freres (Brothers) was a family
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Spelter

Canova Pattern, Antique Sterling Silver Three-Piece Set
By George Adams
Located in New York, NY
, about 1850 by Chawner & Co for the Great Exhibition in 1851. The pattern was based on Antonio Canova's
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Tall Cut-Glass Silver Lamps by Osler, London, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
the Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of 19th Century James Pulham Terracotta Garden Urns on Plinths
By James Pulham and Son
Located in Shustoke, GB
ornaments, follies and grottos. They exhibited and won medals at London's Great Exhibition of 1851 and 1862
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Urns

Materials

Terracotta

c 1900 Black Forest Owl Key Hook
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the 1851 'London Great Exhibition'. This is a Black Forest Key Hook. It is a very clever
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Black Forest Bear Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the 1851 'London Great Exhibition'. Bears are a symbol of the city of Berne which is why they were
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Brass Rocking Chair by Peter Cooper for R.W. Winfield Co.
Located in London, GB
/> A similar rocking chair was shown by R.W. Winfield at the Great Exhibition of 1851, after which iron
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20th Century English Rocking Chairs

20th Century Black Forest Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
'London Great Exhibition'. Black Forest was very popular with travelers to take home as mementos and gifts
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Glass

A Good Quality C19th Carved Walnut Stool in George II Style
By George Trollope Sons
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Majesty'. They exhibited at 'The Great Exhibition' in 1851.
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Antique 19th Century English George II Stools

C 1920s Black Forest Deer Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
'London Great Exhibition'. Please visit our website for more pieces.
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th C. Black Forest Bear holding Ball Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
exhibited at the 1851 'London Great Exhibition'. Bears are a symbol of the city of Berne which is why they
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

19th C Black Forest Animal Board with a Boar s Head and 2 Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the 1851 'London Great Exhibition'. This is an animal board or boar's head board
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Superb, Antique English, Sterling Silver, Chased Pierced Vine Set. 38 Pcs
By George Adams
Located in New York, NY
silversmith Francis Higgins for the Great Exhibition of 1851 held at the Crystal Palace in London, as is now
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Gravy Boats Stands London 1907
By Hancock Co.
Located in London, GB
attended was The Great Exhibition of 1851 at The Crystal Palace in London. It then participated in
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walnut Billiard, Snooker Pool Scoring Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
received a gold medal at the Great exhibition of 1851, with a similar award being received at the
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Antique 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Iron Brass Cash Box with British Coat of Arms, J.Bramah
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Houston, TX
answer this challenge for over 60 years, until 1851, at the Great Exhibition. Given Joseph Bramah died in
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Parcel-Gilt Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier Mâché Settee by Jennens Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
wares at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The white silk upholstery is not permanent and can be removed
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Settees

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Bronze Table Light by F C Osler, c1840
By F. C. Osler
Located in Downham Market, GB
19th century, opening an Oxford street showroom in 1845 & exhibiting at the Great Exhibition of 1851
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Antique 18th Century British George IV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Walnut Settee by Morant Co., Bond Street, Provenance Cowdray Park
By Morant Co.
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
, Cambridge and Sutherland, inter alia. The company exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851, The New York
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Antique Early 1900s English Sofas

Materials

Walnut

English Walnut Settee by Morant Co., Bond Street, Provenance Cowdray Park
By Morant Co.
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
, Cambridge and Sutherland, inter alia. The company exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851, The New York
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Antique Early 1900s English Sofas

Materials

Walnut

A Mahogany Billiard-Snooker-Pool Scoring cabinet circa 1900
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
forefront of billiard table development and received a gold medal at the Great exhibition of 1851, with a
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Antique Early 1900s British Games

Materials

Slate

19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson Co.
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851, their catalogue boasting a wide range of products including
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

ASPREY Magnificent Sterling Silver Gilt Complete Vine Pattern Flatware Service
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
Design First Produced By The Victorian Silversmith Francis Higgins For The Great Exhibition Of 1851. Each
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English Jewelry

English Victorian Howell James Co. Tortoise shell and Brass Table Box
By Howell James Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gillett in sole partnership. Howell, James & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Breakfront Cabinet. Circa 1820-25
Located in New York, NY
taste just before the Great Exhibition of 1851 and his distinguished clients included the Queen at
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Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

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