Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Walmer Castle.", in Kent. DATE PRINTED: 1841, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 15.5 x 11.5 cm (6 x 4.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by J & F Harwood of London. The Harwoods of Fenchurch Street produced bound selections of views under a multitude of titles, such as “Harwood’s Scenery of Great Britain” etc. The younger Frederick Harwood, joined the Senior John Harwood and became a partner in 1830 and the business traded as “J. & F. Harwood” until the partnership dissolved on 12th January 1844. PROVENANCE: Published in a guide book of the era. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. 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 paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. 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: Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Comprising a keep and four circular bastions, the moated stone castle covered 0.61 acres (0.25 ha) and had 39 firing positions on the upper levels for artillery.The original invasion threat passed, but during the Second English Civil War of 1648–49, Walmer was seized by pro-Royalist insurgents and was only retaken by Parliamentary forces after several months' fighting. In the 18th century, Walmer became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and was gradually modified from a military fortification into a private residence. Various Prime Ministers and prominent politicians were appointed as Lord Warden, including William Pitt, the Duke of Wellington and Lord Granville, who adapted parts of the Tudor castle as living spaces and constructed extensive gardens around the property. By 1904, the War Office agreed that Walmer had no remaining military utility and it passed to the Ministry of Works. Successive Lord Wardens continued to use the property but it was also opened to the public. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 6.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-22T11:02:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Small
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Cityscapes
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1841
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
