1830 Antique Print; Mount Edgcumbe House, Cornwall after T. Allom

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Mount Edgcumbe, Devonshire. The Seat of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe to whom the publishers respectfully dedicate this plate.", nowadays within Cornwall. DATE PRINTED: 1830, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area of the view including titles is approximately 16 x 11 cm (6.25 x 4.25 inches) plus margins (small) with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Charles Henry Mottram (9 April 1807 – 30 August 1876 London) from an original study by Thomas Allom. Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, published in 1838, and China Illustrated, published in 1845. PROVENANCE: Published in "Devonshire Illustrated, in a Series of Views of Cities, Towns, Public Buildings, Streets, Docks, Churches, Antiques, Abbeys, Picturesque Scenery, Castles, Seats of the Nobility, &c. &c.", from original drawings by Thos. Allom & W.H. Bartlett & c. Engraved on steel by Heath Miller, Le Petit, Wallis & c. With Historical & Descriptive accounts by J. Britton & E.W. Brayley Esq.; Published by Fisher, Son & Co., London. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mount Edgcumbe House is a stately home in south-east Cornwall and is a Grade II listed building, whilst its gardens and parkland are listed as Grade I in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is situated in the parish of Maker on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound; its main entrance is in the village of Cremyll. It was the principal seat of the Edgcumbe family since Tudor times, many of whom served as MP before Richard Edgcumbe was raised to the peerage as Baron Edgcumbe in 1742. His 2nd son, George, was advanced to the rank of Earl in 1789. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 8.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-11T20:31:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.57 GBP