Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793

About the Item

This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793. This engraving is part of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" by Panckoucke, focusing on "Pêche," specifically the "Fabrique des Hameçons" or "Manufacture of Fish Hooks." The top part of the plate displays an interior scene of a workshop where artisans are crafting fish hooks. Below this, various types of hooks and the stages of their manufacture are illustrated in detail. This plate would have been used to educate and inform on the intricate process of creating fishing hooks, which was a vital component of the fishing industry during the 18th century. It's a fascinating look into the craftsmanship and industrial methods of the period. The engraving is executed on verge type hand-laid paper, a high-quality paper commonly used at the time for important documents and artwork. It showcases the meticulous art of etching and engraving that was characteristic of the era. The Encyclopédie Méthodique is an expanded and re-arranged edition of the earlier Encyclopédie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, which was a substantial reference for arts and sciences and a vehicle for spreading the ideas of the French Enlightenment. This encyclopedia was an immense undertaking, with contributions from more than 140 individuals, and it played a pivotal role in disseminating knowledge during that era. The figures are labeled and offer a glimpse into the techniques and tools used in fishing during the late 18th century, serving not only as an informative piece but also as an historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge of the time. The artists and engravers involved in the creation of this plate, such as Robert Benard, played a critical role in illustrating the vast array of subjects covered by the encyclopedia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1793
  • Condition:
    Good. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. The edges rough wiht small tears not going in the plate mark. Study the images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13675-171stDibs: LU3054338286912

More From This Seller

View All
Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793. The image depicts a plate from t...
Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793

Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793

$213 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Germany titled 'Allemagne'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. Also depicting the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Venice. S...
Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740

$173
Ottoman Dervish Costumes and Soldiers from the 18th Century, Engraved in 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Ottoman Dervish Costumes and Soldiers from the 18th Century Description: This engaging copperplate engraving, dated circa 1734, presents four ethnographic figures related to ...
Category

Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ottoman Dervish Costumes and Soldiers from the 18th Century, Engraved in 1734

Ottoman Dervish Costumes and Soldiers from the 18th Century, Engraved in 1734

$278
Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
These antique engravings are illustrations from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793. These plates are particularly v...
Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

$315 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Neufforge's Engraved Gates Design: 18th-Century Designs, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
The prints by Neufforge depict designs for entrances. The French term "hôtel" in the 18th century referred not to a hotel as we understand it today (a place where travelers pay for l...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Neufforge's Engraved Gates Design: 18th-Century Designs, circa 1770

Neufforge's Engraved Gates Design: 18th-Century Designs, circa 1770

$352 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Free Shipping
Antique Print of the City of Voorburg in the Netherlands, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Dorp Voorburg'. View of the city of Voorburg, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'De Nederlandsche stad- en dorp-beschrijver' by L. van Ollefen. A...
Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the City of Voorburg in the Netherlands, 1793

Antique Print of the City of Voorburg in the Netherlands, 1793

$352 Sale Price
20% Off

You May Also Like

18th century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch- A Pair
By Marcus Elieser Bloch
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch, A pair, circa 1780. A fine pair of prints of fish by Marcus Bloch with decoupage frame. Dimensions: 13 3/4 inches x 20 inches wide....
Category

Antique 18th Century German Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

18th century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch- A Pair

18th century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch- A Pair

$2,500
Charles Nicolas Cochin «Lycurgus Wounded in a Sedition» Engraved 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful red chalk engraving by Gilles Demarteau after a painting by Charles Nicolas Cochin representing Lycurgus injured in the eye during a revolt of...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Charles Nicolas Cochin «Lycurgus Wounded in a Sedition» Engraved 18th Century

Charles Nicolas Cochin «Lycurgus Wounded in a Sedition» Engraved 18th Century

$533
David Teniers II, " La Boudinière ", Engraved, 18th Century
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving named La boudinière, is made by Jacques Philippe LeBas after the work of David Teniers II. This engraving represents a kitchen interior divided by partitions. In the foreground, there is the carcass of a half pig hanging. This carcass is placed in front of a bread oven...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Paper

David Teniers II, " La Boudinière ", Engraved, 18th Century

David Teniers II, " La Boudinière ", Engraved, 18th Century

$405
18th Century Map of Paris
Located in Washington, DC
18th century map of Paris.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

18th Century Map of Paris

18th Century Map of Paris

$3,200
Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique of the colony of Pennsylvania. Noted at the top of the sheet as a 'Map of the province of Pensilvania'. This undated and anonymous map is thought to be from the Gentleman's Magazine, London, circa 1775, although the general appearance could date it to the 1760's. The southern boundary reflects the Mason-Dixon survey (1768), the western boundary is placed just west of Pittsburgh, and the northern boundary is not marked. The map has a number of reference points that likely refer to companion text and appear to be connected to boundaries. The western and southern boundaries are marked Q, R, S, for example. A diagonal line runs from the Susquehanna R to the Lake Erie P. A broken line marked by many letters A, B, N, O, etc., appears in the east. There are no latitude or longitude markings, blank verso. Framed in a shaped contemporary gilt wooden frame and matted under a cream colored matte. Bearing an old Graham Arader Gallery...
Category

Antique 18th Century British American Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'

Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'

$1,250
Set of Four 18th Century Prints
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 18th century prints of English Earls.
Category

Antique 18th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Prints

Set of Four 18th Century Prints

$1,800 / set

Recently Viewed

View All