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Sydenham Edwards

Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis
Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis

Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis

Located in Langweer, NL

Sydenham Edwards (1768–1819) was a distinguished botanical illustrator who contributed extensively to "The Botanical Magazine."

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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis
Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis

Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

The original illustration was by Sydenham Edwards, one of the magazine's most prolific artists.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print
Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print

Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustrations were drawn by Sydenham Edwards and engraved by F. Sansom, both of whom are renowned for their detailed and accurate botanical illustrations.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Botanical Engraving of Apple Blossom and Mallow - 1803 Floral Print
Antique Botanical Engraving of Apple Blossom and Mallow - 1803 Floral Print

Antique Botanical Engraving of Apple Blossom and Mallow - 1803 Floral Print

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustrations were drawn by Sydenham Edwards and engraved by F. Sansom, known for their precise and beautiful botanical work.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Ground Ivy Botanical Engraving, Glechoma hederacea, 1805
Antique Ground Ivy Botanical Engraving, Glechoma hederacea, 1805

Antique Ground Ivy Botanical Engraving, Glechoma hederacea, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Sansom from an original botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards, this piece was produced for William Curtis' renowned "Lectures on Botany" in 1805.

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Antique 1890s Prints

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Paper

Pair of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine Hand-Coloured Engravings, Early 19th Century
Pair of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine Hand-Coloured Engravings, Early 19th Century

Pair of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine Hand-Coloured Engravings, Early 19th Century

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pair of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine Hand-Coloured Engravings, Portuguese Flag and Branching Moraea, Sydenham Edwards 1803 and 1804 This pair of hand-coloured copperplate engraving...

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Antique Early 1800s German Prints

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Paper

Exquisite 1800 Blue Wildflower Botanical Engraving – A Rare Floral Masterpiece
Exquisite 1800 Blue Wildflower Botanical Engraving – A Rare Floral Masterpiece

Exquisite 1800 Blue Wildflower Botanical Engraving – A Rare Floral Masterpiece

Located in Langweer, NL

The artist credited is S. Edwards, with engraving by F. Sansom. Sydenham Edwards was a distinguished botanical illustrator, recognized for his precise and elegant depictions of plant...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Elegant Pink Quill in Full Bloom: An 18th Century Botanical Ilustration
Elegant Pink Quill in Full Bloom: An 18th Century Botanical Ilustration

Elegant Pink Quill in Full Bloom: An 18th Century Botanical Ilustration

Located in Langweer, NL

Significance and Details: - Artist: Sydenham Edwards - Publisher: William Curtis - Published in: "Curtis's Botanical Magazine" around 1799. - Special Characteristics: The pink quill...

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Antique 1790s English Prints

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Paper

The Delicate Predator: Botanical Illustrations of Drosera, 1777
The Delicate Predator: Botanical Illustrations of Drosera, 1777

The Delicate Predator: Botanical Illustrations of Drosera, 1777

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustrations for this work involved several artists over time, including Sydenham Edwards, James Sowerby, and William Kilburn, among others.

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Antique 1770s English Prints

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Paper

Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805
Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805

Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Milton after an illustration by the renowned Sydenham Edwards, is a stunning piece of 19th-century natural history art.

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Antique Early 1800s British Prints

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Paper

The Bull & The Cow and Calf, English animal cow cattle engraving, 1807
The Bull & The Cow and Calf, English animal cow cattle engraving, 1807

The Bull & The Cow and Calf, English animal cow cattle engraving, 1807

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Early 19th century cattle engraving from Rees' Cyclopaedia. Sydenham Teast Edwards (1768-1819), was a natural history illustrator.

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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Engraving

Diverse Avian Species: An early 18th-Century Ornithological Study, 1811
Diverse Avian Species: An early 18th-Century Ornithological Study, 1811

Diverse Avian Species: An early 18th-Century Ornithological Study, 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraved by Milton after Sydenham Teast Edwards. On the print there are handcolored Hummingbirds, Creepers and more.

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

1811 Ornithology Land Birds Plate VI - Antique Piciformes Print
1811 Ornithology Land Birds Plate VI - Antique Piciformes Print

1811 Ornithology Land Birds Plate VI - Antique Piciformes Print

Located in Langweer, NL

The print was engraved by Milton after drawings by Sydenham Teast Edwards, ensuring high-quality reproduction and enduring educational value.

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811
Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

The detailed artistry, attributed to engraving by Milton after Sydenham Teast Edwards' drawings, stands as a testament to the period's dedication to the dissemination of scientific k...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print
Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraved by Milton after Sydenham Teast Edwards.

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

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Twelve 19th Century Hand Colored Curtis Botanical Prints by Sydenham Edwards
Twelve 19th Century Hand Colored Curtis Botanical Prints by Sydenham Edwards

Twelve 19th Century Hand Colored Curtis Botanical Prints by Sydenham Edwards

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A fine and extremely well handcoloured set of botanicals from Curtis Botanical Magazine dating from between 1805 & 1807 from drawings by Sydenham Edwards.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Prints

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Paper

Nepeta Racemosa (Catmint)
Nepeta Racemosa (Catmint)

Nepeta Racemosa (Catmint)

By Sydenham Edwards

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original hand colored copper plate engraving by British artist Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819) titled "Catmint", 1806.

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Early 1800s Victorian More Prints

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Engraving

Dagger Leaved Protea
Dagger Leaved Protea

Dagger Leaved Protea

By Sydenham Edwards

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original hand colored copper plate engraving by British artist Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819) titled "Dagger Leaved Protea", 1806.

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Early 1800s Victorian Still-life Prints

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Copper

Fine Set of Six William Curtis Botanicals
Fine Set of Six William Curtis Botanicals

Fine Set of Six William Curtis Botanicals

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H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in

Fine Set of Six William Curtis Botanicals

By William Curtis

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

The handcolored copperplate engravings were by botanical artists such as James Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards and William Kilburn.               

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Antique 18th Century English Prints

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Paper

Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings by Curtis
Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings by Curtis

Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings by Curtis

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H 21.26 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in

Twelve 18th Century Botanical Engravings by Curtis

By William Curtis, James Sowerby

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

The handcolored copperplate engravings were by botanical artists such as James Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards and William Kilburn.    

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Antique 18th Century English Prints

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Paper

Set of Nine 18th Century Hand Colored Copperplate Curtis Botanical Engravings
Set of Nine 18th Century Hand Colored Copperplate Curtis Botanical Engravings

Set of Nine 18th Century Hand Colored Copperplate Curtis Botanical Engravings

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

The hand coloured copperplate engravings were by botanical artists such as James Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards and William Kilburn.

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Antique 1770s English Prints

Orchid Engravings Hand Colored by William Curtis, England, 1797-1806-Set of 3
Orchid Engravings Hand Colored by William Curtis, England, 1797-1806-Set of 3

Orchid Engravings Hand Colored by William Curtis, England, 1797-1806-Set of 3

By William Curtis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These colorful engravings are very desirable because of their rare and decorative nature. Sydenham Edwards made the original drawings and travelled extensively with Curtis.

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Prints

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Wood, Paint, Paper

English Botanical Pearl Ware Pottery Painted Named Specimen Plates, Wm. Curtis
English Botanical Pearl Ware Pottery Painted Named Specimen Plates, Wm. Curtis

English Botanical Pearl Ware Pottery Painted Named Specimen Plates, Wm. Curtis

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

The first and main illustrator was Sydenham Edwards, followed by Walter Hood Fitch and Matilda Smith.

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

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Pearlware, Pottery

Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19Th Century
Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19Th Century

Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

All were ‘Drawn from life by S. Edwards’. Sydenham Teast Edwards (1768-1819) was a Welsh-born, celebrated Natural history illustrator.

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19th Century
Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19th Century

Set Of Four Antique Georgian Hand Coloured Animal Engravings, Early 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

All were ‘Drawn from life by S. Edwards’. Sydenham Teast Edwards (1768-1819) was a Welsh-born, celebrated Natural history illustrator.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

12 Hand Colored 18th Century Curtis Botanicals
12 Hand Colored 18th Century Curtis Botanicals

12 Hand Colored 18th Century Curtis Botanicals

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H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in

12 Hand Colored 18th Century Curtis Botanicals

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A fine and extremely well hand colored set of botanicals from Curtis Botanical magazine dating from 1791 from drawings by Sydenham Edwards.

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Antique 18th Century English Prints

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Paper

Twelve 19th Century Curtis Botanicals
Twelve 19th Century Curtis Botanicals

Twelve 19th Century Curtis Botanicals

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H 12.8 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

Twelve 19th Century Curtis Botanicals

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A fine and extremely well hand colored set of botanicals from Curtis Botanical Magazine dating from between 1805 and 1807 from drawings by Sydenham Edwards.

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Antique 19th Century English Prints

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Paper

Pair English Early 19th Century Framed Botanical Engravings
Pair English Early 19th Century Framed Botanical Engravings

Pair English Early 19th Century Framed Botanical Engravings

Located in San Francisco, CA

two hand colored engraved botanicals, after the paintings by Sydenham Edwards; engraved by F. Sansom, and published in 1806 by G.

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Prints

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Paper

2 Antique 1790 & 1814 Sydenham Teast Edwards Floral Botanical Engravings 11"
2 Antique 1790 & 1814 Sydenham Teast Edwards Floral Botanical Engravings 11"

2 Antique 1790 & 1814 Sydenham Teast Edwards Floral Botanical Engravings 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of late 18th and early 19th century botanical engravings by Sydenham Teast Edwards. Plate No 138, Kalmia Hirsuta - Engraved by T.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

19th Century Botanical Engraving "Cattleya intermedia" Orchids by Miss Drake
19th Century Botanical Engraving "Cattleya intermedia" Orchids by Miss Drake

19th Century Botanical Engraving "Cattleya intermedia" Orchids by Miss Drake

Located in Alamo, CA

It was started by the botanical illustrator Sydenham Edwards (1768–1819). Edwards edited five volumes before his death in 1819, when the publisher James Ridgeway assumed editing resp...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Vintage Botanical Illustrations of Medicinal and Ornamental Plants, circa 1800
Vintage Botanical Illustrations of Medicinal and Ornamental Plants, circa 1800

Vintage Botanical Illustrations of Medicinal and Ornamental Plants, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Botanical Engravings of European Flowers, Circa 1800
Antique Botanical Engravings of European Flowers, Circa 1800

Antique Botanical Engravings of European Flowers, Circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777
Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777

Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustrations for this work involved several artists over time, including Sydenham Edwards, James Sowerby, and William Kilburn, among others.

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Botanical Treasures: A Collection of Exquisite Floral Illustrations, circa 1800
Botanical Treasures: A Collection of Exquisite Floral Illustrations, circa 1800

Botanical Treasures: A Collection of Exquisite Floral Illustrations, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork is part of "Curtis's Botanical Magazine", created by Sydenham Edwards, one of the principal illustrators for the magazine.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Curtis Botanical Magazine Floral Prints c.1810
Curtis Botanical Magazine Floral Prints c.1810

Curtis Botanical Magazine Floral Prints c.1810

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H 19.25 in W 15.25 in D 0.75 in

Curtis Botanical Magazine Floral Prints c.1810

Located in Savannah, GA

Sydenham Teast Edwards (British, 1768-1819) A pair of botanical prints from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, circa 1810 illustrated by Syd Edwards.

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Antique 1810s British Prints

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Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paper

2 Volumes in 1, Sydenham Edwards, the New Flora Britannica
2 Volumes in 1, Sydenham Edwards, the New Flora Britannica

2 Volumes in 1, Sydenham Edwards, the New Flora Britannica

Located in New York, NY

2 Volumes in 1. Sydenham Edwards, The New Flora Britannica. First Edition.

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Antique 1810s English Books

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Leather

'Book Sets' 2 Volumes, Alexander McDonald, A Complete Dictionary of Practical Ga
'Book Sets' 2 Volumes, Alexander McDonald, A Complete Dictionary of Practical Ga

'Book Sets' 2 Volumes, Alexander McDonald, A Complete Dictionary of Practical Ga

Located in New York, NY

With 61 fine hand-colored plates by Sydenham Edwards. Printed by R. Taylor & Co. Bound in full period straight-grained morocco.

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Antique 19th Century British Books

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Leather

Set of Four Framed Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 18th Century
Set of Four Framed Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 18th Century

Set of Four Framed Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, 18th Century

By William Curtis

Located in Savannah, GA

Financial success was not found, but he went on the publish The Botanical Magazine in 1787, a work that would also feature hand coloured plates by artists such as James Sowerby, Syde...

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Antique 18th Century English Prints

Rare Pair of Wedgwood Water Lily Dishes from the Darwin Service
Rare Pair of Wedgwood Water Lily Dishes from the Darwin Service

Rare Pair of Wedgwood Water Lily Dishes from the Darwin Service

By Wedgwood

Located in Essex, MA

The water-lilies grown by Greville in his hothouses at Paddington Green were celebrated, and it was one of his specimens which was drawn by Sydenham Edwards for the illustration of t...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Earthenware

Purpl and Yellow Curtis Flowers
Purpl and Yellow Curtis Flowers

Purpl and Yellow Curtis Flowers

By Sydenham Edwards

Located in New York, NY

A pair of hand coloured copperplate engravings by W.J.H. (left image) and Sydenham Edwards (right image); both published by S.

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

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By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

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By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797
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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower, and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1796 This captivating collection features three antique botanical prints from 1796: Purple Jacob's L...

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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

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