Antique Kent Miniature Engraving Print Duo in Vintage Frame, Rochester Castle and Canterbury Gate
Two antique miniature tonal black and white engraving prints, mounted in one frame (vintage). Ready to hang.
Prints from the 1800s. Frame circa 1990s.
Two scenes in Kent, England. One is titled 'Rochester Castle and Bridge, Kent' and depicts town buildings, castle, bridge with people and horses, and people on boats on the river. The other is titled 'St Augustines Gate, Canterbury, Kent' and depicts a street scene with ancient town gate, buildings, people and horses. Wonderful little pictures. Small border to each print with titles along the bottom borders. Label on back of frame states 'Published by J & F Tallis. London c. 1840-1850'.
Art Style: Fine, traditional, architectural, historical.
Frame Details:
Prints mounted on grey board. Chunky moulded wooden frame edges in light to mid warm brown, with nice grain and a light sheen finish. Glass to front. Hardboard back on frame with tabbed and taped edges. Metal eyes, with wire for hanging. Some of the rear fittings are newer.
Size:
External size, including frame, approx 13 x 10 inches, 33cm x 25.3cm.
Size of prints only, including borders/titles, around 4 6/10 x 3 2/10 inches each, 11.5cm x 8.1cm each. Very slight difference in sizes.
Orientation: Horizontal prints in an upright frame.
Condition Notes: The Rochester print is excellent with a few tiny marks. The Canterbury print is very good overall with some blemish spots in the sky/top border but the rest of the print is excellent. Wooden frame edges have some small scuffs/abrasion spots, and a natural knot delve on the rear edge. Rest of frame is very good to excellent.
Additional Information:
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and therefore have varying amounts of wear, usage and signs of age. Please see individual listings for details, condition and pictures. Thank you.
Seller and item location/dispatches from: United Kingdom.
Dispatches to: United Kingdom only.
Delivery: UK Postage and Packing: Free.