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Natural history copper-engravings published c1810,
John Wilkes Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or universal dictionary of arts, sciences and literature was published in London between 1796-1828. This was an ambitious work that included many components such as natural history, architecture and maps.
'Gryllus. Locusts of the fifth division'.
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Original copper-engraving published in London c1810 for John Wilkes’ Encyclopaedia Londinensis. Presented in gilt shot type frame.
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A large oak Jacobean style panelled room
A large oak Jacobean style panelled room
currently re-erected in the British Galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The panelling of pegged construction, with eleven Doric pilasters having blind-fretwork of intertwining strap-ornament carved in low-relief, the elaborate cornice of conforming strap-work frieze surmounted by dentil and ogee mouldings, early twentieth century.
Twelve panels 231cm/91” wide, overall height of the panelling including cornice 371cm/46”, the pilasters 46cm/18” wide each. Various smaller panels available.
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