1834 Antique Print: Vauxhall Bridge, London after Tombleson

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Vauxhall Bridge.", London. A view of the old bridge over the Thames built in 1809-1816 and replaced in 1906 – the view inset in an intricately engraved decorative border of leaves, flowers, etc. DATE PRINTED: 1834 SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 21 x 17 cm , 8.25 x 6.75 inches (medium) plus margins with a blank back . ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Henry Winkles and drawn by William Tombleson. William Tombleson (1795 - c. 1846) was an English topographical and architecture artist, illustrator, copper and steel engraver, writer and printmaker, based in London. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "Eighty Picturesque views on the Thames and Medway", more commonly known as Tombleson's Thames, by William Tombleson. TYPE: Fine antique steel-engraved print with decorative border. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The current Vauxhall Bridge is a Grade II* listed steel and granite deck arch bridge in central London. It crosses the River Thames in a southeast–northwest direction between Vauxhall on the south bank and Pimlico on the north bank. Opened in 1906, it replaced an earlier bridge, originally known as Regent Bridge but later renamed Vauxhall Bridge, built between 1809 and 1816 as part of a scheme for redeveloping the south bank of the Thames. The original bridge was built on the site of a former ferry. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-01-22T22:31:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.65 GBP