Antique Map of the Region of the Bay of Bengal, India, c.1863

Name: Antique Map of the Region of the Bay of Bengal, India, c.1863
Brand: Edward Weller
Price: 207.47 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Antique map titled 'India Bengal'. Old map of India depicting the region near the Bay of Bengal. Originates from the 'Weekly Dispatch Atlas'. Artists and Engravers: 'The Weekly Dispatch' newspaper between the years 1856 and 1862 included in each edition a map of a part of the world. During this period a total of 118 maps were issued. The maps bear the distinctive sign of a half globe with the figure of Mercury above. The engravers varied but included John Dower and Edward Weller. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few small tears, please study image carefully. Date: c.1863 Overall size: 33.5 x 48 cm. Image size: 30.5 x 43.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Creator:

Edward Weller (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1863

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few small tears, please study image carefully.