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Copeland Dancing Girl In Repose
By Copeland
Located in Bransby, GB
in 1848. Copeland displayed the parian figure at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and is featured on
Category

Antique 1840s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Trollope Sons Leather Desk Chair
By Trollope Sons
Located in Newark, GB
Exhibitions in London & Paris. This is a great chair to match with a quality 19th century desk.
Category

Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Lying woman -akt-
Located in Stuttgart, DE
antiquity. For the great exhibition of the Paris Salon of 1877 Garnier created "Die Favoritin" In his late
Category

Late 19th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Buff Terracotta Urn by the Renowned Maker James Pulham of Broxbourne, circa 1880
Located in York, GB
the Great Exhibition and other International Exhibitions They were awarded a Royal Warrant in 1895
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Antique Late 19th Century Urns

Materials

Terracotta

English Victorian Lacquered Tilt-Top Table
Located in New York, NY
the 19th century in Europe, especially after the 1851 Great Exhibition at London's Crystal Palace
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Brass

Untitled
By Fabrice Penaux
Located in New York, NY
some of the names who inspired him and his art. In 1993, the Niort Museum had a great exhibition of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elle Arrive
By Fabrice Penaux
Located in New York, NY
of the names who inspired him and his art. In 1993, the Niort Museum had a great exhibition of his
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer Signed H Hollamby
Located in Kent, GB
exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The mercury thermometer has a scale made of bone with painted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

English 19th Century Campaign Chair
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Mexico City, DF
context of the era in which it was created. Featured by R.W. Winfield in the Great Exhibition of London in
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Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paradise at Kew Gardens, hand printed photo lithography on Japanese paper 2018,
By Penelope Stewart
Located in Toronto, Ontario
to house The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, the Crystal Palace was visited
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Photogravure

Bouquet #3
By Joseph Nigg
Located in New York, NY
. At the the international Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, Nigg presented a painting on porcelain
Category

1940s Baroque Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hummingbird, Long-Tailed Woodnymph Lithograph, circa 1850
By John Gould
Located in Houston, TX
at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Gould published many works on birds and mammals, one of which was A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Early XXth Century Bentwood Hall Stand Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
of bentwood furniture. He received a bronze medal at The Great exhibition of London in 1851 and at
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Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

A Duo of Beautiful Bouquets
By Joseph Nigg
Located in New York, NY
painting became immensely popular, including painting on porcelain. At the the international Great
Category

Mid-19th Century Abstract Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

His and Hers 19th Century Wrought Iron Winfield Rocking Chairs
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851, so they are a real piece off history!
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Bouquet #6
By Joseph Nigg
Located in New York, NY
. At the the international Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, Nigg presented a painting on porcelain
Category

Mid-19th Century Baroque Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bouquet #1
By Joseph Nigg
Located in New York, NY
porcelain. At the the international Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, Nigg presented a painting on
Category

Mid-19th Century Baroque Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A magnificent English inlaid center table.
Located in Miami, FL
only seen at the great exhibitions of the 19th century. The top is crossbanded and also detailed with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Holly

Six-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, Harrison Brothers Howson
By Harrison Brothers George Howson 1
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Great Exhibition of 1851, the International Exhibition of 1862, and at the International Exposition of
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hummingbird, Rufous Sabrewing, circa 1850
By John Gould
Located in Houston, TX
at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Gould published many works on birds and mammals, one of which was A
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

James Lamb set of twelve Arts and Crafts dining chairs, England circa 1890
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
. They showed at the Great Exhibition of 1862, the Paris Exposition of 1867 and Received a gold medal at
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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Trio of Beautiful Nigg Bouquets
By Joseph Nigg
Located in New York, NY
painting became immensely popular, including painting on porcelain. At the the international Great
Category

1940s Realist Still-life Prints

Materials

Ink

19th Century Italian Sculpture Yellow Marble Oil Lamp Grand Tour Boschetti
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Roma, IT
having won a prize medal at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and a model of Cesare Augusto was
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique English, Cast Border, Sterling Silver Tray
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
manufacturers and participated too many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851 Great
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sterling Silver

19th Century Pair of Golden Oak Table Cabinets
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
this challenge for over 60 years, until 1851, at the great exhibition. Bramah locks were only used
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Antique 1840s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware by Frederick Elkington, England 1880
By Frederick Elkington
Located in London, GB
improve and update its techniques. The firm produced several important items to be shown at The Great
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian More Dining and Enterta...

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chimney Columns by Garnkirk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. The company grew and were even represented at the 1851 Great Exhibition. Their reputation was such
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Pedestals and Columns

French Biscuit Figures, Mid-19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great Exhibition in London where he was awarded a Gold Medal. The Gilles firm, listed as Gilles Jeune
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
bentwood furniture. He received a bronze medal at The Great exhibition of London in 1851 and at the next
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Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Anatomical Study
Located in Heathfield, GB
be a gallery of portraits, perhaps of visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition. They are mostly young
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1850s Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gillows of Lancaster walnut and thuya wood sideboard, England circa 1877
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
furniture in this period and created a number of pieces for the Gillows Stand at the Great Exhibition in
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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Roman Grand Tour Carved Marble Tazza
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
widely praised and he was awarded a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. The most celebrated
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

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

Very Cool Wooden Schweppes Crate 1969 Belgium
Located in Achterveld, NL
malaria. In 1792 he moved the company to London. During the Great Exhibition in 1851, Schweppes
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Anatomical Study
Located in Heathfield, GB
faces seem to be a gallery of portraits, perhaps of visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition. They are
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century Victorian Walnut Library Table
By Charles Hindley Sons
Located in Poling, West Sussex
part in the Great Exhibition.           
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in HAARLEM, NL
griotte marble circular base. These imposing clocks were very much in demand during the great exhibition
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1870s British Royal RW Winfield Leather and Steel Campaign ‘Rocking Chair’
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
back to the Great Exhibition of 1851 and was produced specifically for the exhibition by RW Winfield
Category

Antique 1870s English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finnigans of London Cologne Set
Located in York, GB
specialised in steam railway and steam passenger luggage. They won a gold award at the 1851 Great Exhibition
Category

Early 20th Century Bottles

Materials

Leather

A pair of 6’6” 19th Century Country House Oval Mirrors
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Strawberry Hill. The cabinet is illustrated in J. Meyer, Great Exhibitions 1851-1900, London, 2006, p.167
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Holland and Son Regency Side Table in Mahogany
By Holland Sons
Located in Northwich, GB
won a prize at the Great Exhibition for a bookcase.
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Quality Mid-19th Century Maltese Pietra Dura Marble Centre Table
By J. Darmanin Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
international exhibitions including The Great Exhibition in London, 1851. Malta has a long history of mosaic
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maltese Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Initial Letters "M" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and music. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851
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Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "L" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "T" (Alphabet) 2 available
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "D" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "A" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Napoleon III Gold Bronze Candle Sconces by Victor Paillard, Paris, 1860
By Victor Paillard
Located in Chicago, IL
awarded medals for his work at the 1851 The Great Exhibition in London and in 1867 Paris Exhibition. In
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Initial Letters "Y" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "Q" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "I" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "X" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "I" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "K" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "N" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "Y" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Initial Letters "U" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. A Pre-Raphaelite, Jones was made Superintendent of Works for the Great Exhibition of 1851. He
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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