Antique Botany Print of Corn Spurrey, c.1860

Reference
BG-11826-5
Date
1860
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
23.8 x 15.7 cm (9.4 x 6.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 100

Antique botany print depicting the Corn Spurrey, Knotted Spurrey, Pearl-Wort Spurrey and Awl Shaped Spurrey. This print originates from 'The Flowering Plants of Great Britain' by Anne Pratt.

Artists and Engravers: Anne Pratt (5 December 1806 – 1893) was a botanical and ornithological illustrator and author from Strood, Kent.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1860 Overall size: 15.7 x 23.8 cm. Image size: 11.7 x 17.1 cm.

Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.

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