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ANTIQUE #SA1092652

John Boultbee "The Durham Ox", Hand Coloured Engraving Dated 1802

£1,150    $1,475    €1,383
This rare engraving by John Whessell (c 1760 - 1840) was published in 1802 by John Day and is extensively inscribed below:
 
“To the Right Honorable Lord Somerville. This print is with great respect humbly dedicated by His Lordship’s most obedient humble servant John Day. This wonderful animal is now the property of Mr John Day of Harmston near Lincoln, and was March 20 1802, six years old.” Underneath this are measurements of the Ox (girth, breadth) and a further note “Subscriptions taken for this Print in the first Year amounted to two thousand and upwards, from whence the Public opinion of this beautiful animal may be well ascertained. This Ox is still in a growing and improving state, and weighs according to the computation of the best judges 30 score per quarter, which is 300 stone 8lb to the stone, or 171 stone 14lb to the stone.”
 
This engraving is of a large scale which is rarely available and is in good original condition. It has been recently reframed with a cream ivory coloured mount and a traditional style frame which replicates and suits the period from the early 19th century.
 
This picture will be most impressive when hung and displayed.
 
Height 79cm x width 89cm x depth 3.5cm
 
 
Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.
 
You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuin...
Antique #SA1092652, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.
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