Antique Print of an Orrery and Ancient Church, 1754

About the Item

Antique print titled 'A section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an ancient wooden Church, the Shrine of St. Edmund and an apparatus for drawing the Moons Path'. Print of i.a. an orrery and ancient wooden church. An orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure'. Artists and Engravers: The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure was a periodical published in London in the period 1747–1814 by John Hinton and W. Bent. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines, some wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1754 Overall size: 28 x 20.5 cm. Image size: 24 x 16.5 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.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1754

Condition:

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines, some wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL