Spilsbury, Jonathan, approximately 1737-1812, printmaker
Published / Created:
July 17, 1766.
Call Number:
Topos N878 no. 2++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and text
Abstract:
A view of Dilston Hall with its grounds, gardens, and river in foreground. On the far end of the bridge over the river on the right sits a woman with her back to the viewer; a man with a cane walks past her. Other figures in the foreground include a fisherman with a dog addressing a man with a raised cane and a dog at his heels; a woman with a hat appears to have a kerchief to her eye as she views the two men. In the right foreground a woman sits on the grass with child standing in front of her. In the left foreground another two men with walking sticks converse, one has a dog. A poem engraved in three columns below the image laments the death of the Earl
Description:
Title engraved above image., Plate signed below image., and Verses below image begin: How mournful feeble nature's tone, when Dilston-Hall appears ...
Publisher:
Drawn on the spot by Thos. Oliver of Hexham in Northumberland, & published according to act of Parliament
Subject (Geographic):
England, Northumberland., and England.
Subject (Name):
Derwentwater, James Radcliffe, Earl of, 1689-1716 and Dilston Castle (Dilston, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Castles & palaces, Jacobites, and Estates
Silvester, Richard William, 1769 or 1770-1842, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1800 and 1820]
Call Number:
800.00.00.106+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and text
Abstract:
Trade card with all engraved text and with large (64 x 166 mm) engraved illustration at top showing aviaries and menagerie surrmounted by a coat of arms
Alternative Title:
James Pilton's manufactory, King's Road, Chelsea, Middx. ...
Description:
Title engraved above image., Text below image continues: ... establish'd under the distinguished patronage of their Majesties & Royal Family. Pleasure ground fences on an improv'd principle, ... wrought iron gates, ..., libraries ..., hot houses, conservatories, & all kinds of horticultural buildings ..., menageries, ... as also stock’d with all kinds of pheasants, poultry & water fowl ..., awnings, varandahs, alcoves & summer retreats, aviaries, pheasantries & dove cotes, ... The warehouse No. 204, Piccadilly, London, near St. James's Church ..., Date from the years that James Pilton was active: ca. 1800-1820. See British Musem online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., For a variant trade card of James Pilton, using the same illustration but varying in text, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: Heal,85.238., and Window mounted to 44 x 33 cm. For further information, consult library staff.
A broadside on London Bridge and its partial destruction by fire on 11 April 1758, with an account on the history of bridges on the site and an engraving of the view of London and the River Thames, with the remains of London Bridge in the centre above; engraved title above and letterpress title and text in two columns below
Alternative Title:
Chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark ...
Description:
Title from etched text above the design., Letterpress caption title below image and above the two columns of text: A chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark, 'till the late conflagration of the temporary bridge, the 11th of April, 1758., Titled 'An exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary Bridge, 11th of April, 1758: with an historical account of ditto, sold by W. Herbert' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829., "Price one shilling plain. Colour'd eighteen pence.", Plate mark: 22 x 35 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of price statement from bottom edge., and Mounted to: 57 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
Sold by William Herbert, under the Piazzas, on the remains of London-Bridge
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, London, London., and London (England)
"Trade card of Archibald Robertson, drawing master, at Savill Row Passage, adjoining Squib's Auction Room; a street with Robertson's shop to the right, figures on the pavement, an arched passageway at the end of the street; in oval with figures at the bottom corners; text below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Archibald Robertson, print-seller and drawing-master ...
Description:
Title from engraved text below image., Paul Sandby, who lived above Robertson's shop and collaborated with him, was possibly involved in the production of the image., Date from British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: Banks,56.23., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Text continues: ... colour boxes, the best black lead and hair pencils, indian ink, port-folios with or without leaves, ladies black tracing paper, and very fine transparent do. for etching, with copper plates prepared for do. etching needles &c. &c. &c. Visiting cards, engraved in the most elegant manner; great choice of paper hangings in the newest taste. NB: Sandby's works in aqua tinta, to be had complete, prints framed & glazed, and drawings neatly fitted up, all sorts of stationary wares., and Mounted on sheet with with notes from a previous owner about the card. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Archibald Robertson
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835. and Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809.
Subject (Topic):
Artists' materials industry, Graphic arts equipment industry, Stationery trade, Artists' studios, and Stores & shops
24 views, displaying the beauties of Yarmouth and its environs
Description:
With printed labels on front and back brown paper covered boards: Twenty-four views, displaying the Beauties of Yarmouth and its environs : extending from Caister Castle to Lowestoft Light-House; and including the remains of antiquities, public buildings, picturesque views and whatever is worthy of notice along the coast, or on the banks of the Yare, the Bure, and the Waveney. Engraved in the line manner by Mr. Joseph Lambert: from drawings made by him for that purpose. Price ten shillings. and Original roan-backed boards with printed title labels on upper and lower covers. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed and sold by W. Meggy, engraver, copper-plate printer, bookseller, and stationer, Quay; and mya be had of the principla booksellers in Norwich and Lowestoft
Subject (Geographic):
Yarmouth (England), Suffolk (England), Norfolk (England), England., England, and Yarmouth.