1776 Antique Print; A Brotche / Lochbuie Brooch, Isle of Mull after Griffiths

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Brotche." A view of a luxurious silver brooch (known as the Lochbuie Brooch) dating to c. 1500, found on the estate and has been in the British Museum's collection since 1855. DATE PRINTED: 1776.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 21 x 16.5 cm, 8.25 x 6.5 inches (medium) plus margins.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Peter Mazell from a drawing by Moses Griffith. Moses Griffiths (6 April 1749 – 11 November 1819) was a Welsh draughtsman, engraver and water colourist. Griffiths was born 6 April 1749 at Trygain House in the parish of Bryn Groer in Lleyn, Caernarvonshire. His parents were of humble station, and he received a very elementary education but, being clever with his pencil, he was taken into service by Thomas Pennant about 1769. Pennant helped him to study drawing and engraving, and Griffiths became his constant companion on his tours and excursions, making the drawings and engravings for Pennant's numerous works. Griffiths became proficient both as a draughtsman and as an engraver. PROVENANCE: Published in 'A Tour in Scotland, Part II, 1776', by Thomas Pennant, published in 2 volumes. Thomas Pennant (14 June OS 1726 – 16 December 1798) was a Welsh naturalist, traveller, writer and antiquarian. He was born and lived his whole life at his family estate, Downing Hall near Whitford, Flintshire in Wales. Pennant set a new standard in travel literature: Samuel Johnson (whose own travelogue it provoked) said of him, "He's the best traveller I ever read; he observes more things than anyone else does". TYPE: Antique copper 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. 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: Lochbuie (Scottish Gaelic: Locha Buidhe, meaning "yellow loch") is a settlement on the Isle of Mull in Scotland about 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Craignure. A luxurious silver brooch (known as the Lochbuie Brooch) dating to c. 1500 was found on the estate and has been in the British Museum's collection since 1855.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: 2024-05-04T12:45:46.000Z

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