Henry George Keller Furniture

The antique map titled 'Carte de la Suisse' is an attractive map of Switzerland. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map provides comprehensive coverage of Switzerland, depicting the entire country. - It showcases the division of Switzerland by Cantons, including regions from Vaud to Grisons. - Additionally, the map includes parts of adjacent countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy, providing context for Switzerland's geographical location. 2. **Cartographic Details**: - The map offers detailed cartographic information, including the delineation of geographic features, rivers, mountains, and the names of Cantons and towns. - It presents a clear and informative representation of Switzerland's topography. 3. **Origin**: - This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire,' indicating its use for educational purposes, particularly in the teaching of geography. 4. **Educational Significance**: - As part of an educational atlas, the map likely played a role in instructing students about the geography of Switzerland and its political subdivisions. - It may have been employed as a visual aid to enhance students' understanding of Switzerland's Cantonal divisions. 5. **Aesthetic Appeal**: - The map is described as attractive, suggesting that it possesses not only educational value but also visual appeal. - Maps of this era often featured decorative elements that added to their aesthetic charm. 6. **Historical and Geopolitical Significance**: - Switzerland's unique position in Europe, as a country surrounded...

Vintage 1960 Maurice R. Bebbs (1891-1985) aquatint etching on paper. Signed, titled English Oaks, Nether - Stowey, England, numbered 36/150 artist in pencil along lower margin. Unfra...

Handcolored aquatint made after Henry Alken by J. Clark. Published by T. McLean, London, 1820. The antique aquatint titled 'Bear Baiting' by J. Clark por...

Presenting a lovely 19C Aquatint Engraving of the Quay at Waterford in Waterford city in Ireland. This engraving has been hand embellished with aquatint color(s) and is from Ireland circa 1820-40. It features a scene of the Quay or Port of Waterford from circa 1820. We are basing this upon the attire of the figures in the engraving and the tall ships. It features Reginald’s Tower (still located at the Waterford Quay to this day). Georgian Quay buildings, a number of moored tall ships and row boats, barrels, horses and carts, women and British soldiers. The engraving was professionally reframed and matted in Dallas in the 1980’s and the rear of the frame says that it was “Museum Mounted and Matted”. The frame has a lovely Grecian pattern around the front. If you are Irish...

A framed (in a 'Kulicke style' welded aluminum), glazed in plexi, matted Aquatint. Numbered 17/100 and signed in pencil. Plate size: 15 1/4" x 20 3/8". Framed: 22" x 28".

Handcolored aquatint made after Henry Alken by J. Clark. Published by T. McLean, London, 1820. The antique aquatint titled 'Bull Baiting' by J. Clark in 1820 depicts a scene related...

Original vintage ski travel poster promoting the popular alpine resort village of Wengen in Switzerland featuring a photograph of a blond lady laughing a...

Vintage 1967 Maurice R. Bebbs (1891-1985) color aquatint etching on paper. Signed, titled Chickadee, numbered 9/15 artist proof in pencil along lower margin. Unframed, displayed in f...

Swiss alp lithographs “ Les lutteurs de l Oberland Bernois “ the paper is slightly stained at the bottom of the frame

Original vintage ski and winter sport travel poster for the Bernese Oberland Switzerland featuring dramatic artwork by Heinrich Berann (1915-1999) depi...

Vivid color and intricate design are the focal points of this aquatint colored etching print numbered 2 of 4. Signed I.P.I.

The "Antique Map of Switzerland" is a distinguished piece from 'The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography', published in 1859 by the renowned cartographer W. G. Blackie. This map presen...