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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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This is an antique London street map. An English, framed and hand-coloured map showing the ward of Aldersgate, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1754.


Full title: Aldersgate Ward with its Divisions into Precincts and Parishes and the Liberty of St Martins le Grand, according to a New Survey.


Delightful London interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century
Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful deep green card border
Displays a desirable aged patina, with a gilt-finished later frame
Dressed to the rear with mounting wire for ease of hanging


Title given within a decorative cartouche to the upper part of the map
Hand coloured for added visual interest and legibility
Heraldic interest with the family coat of arms for the cartographer William Benn Esquire


Encompassing Aldersgate Street, Barbican and Trinity Chapel
Fine architectural excerpts for the Churches of St Anne and St Botolph respectively
Named and dated by William Benn in the year 1754


This is a charming 18th century London street map, with appealing lithography detail and tasteful presentation. Delivered ready to display.


Dimensions:
Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')
Max Depth: 1cm (.5'')
Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')


Map Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Map Height: 24cm (9.5'')

  • Period: 1750s
    • Price: £585.00
    • €689 Euro
    • $787 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 37.5cm (14.76in)
    • W: 50cm (19.69in)
    • D: 1cm (0.39in)