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Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden
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Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden

17th century
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This is an antique county map of Dorset. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Robert Morden, dating to the late 17th century and later.

Superb lithography of Dorset shire and its county detail, perfect for display

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good order

Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame

Handcoloured and profuse in town, village and administrative detail

Mapped by Robert Morden (1650 - 1703) in high detail and sold by Abel Swale & John Churchill

Dressed to the rear with hanging cord for ease of mounting

This is a quality antique county map of Dorset, with fine cartographic interest. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Map Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Dorset County Map to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133434
Dealers Internal Reference
25201
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Description
This is an antique county map of Dorset.
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An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Robert Morden, dating to the late 17th century and later.
London Fine Antiques

Superb lithography of Dorset shire and its county detail, perfect for display

fig 1. A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame.
fig 1. Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good order

Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame

Handcoloured and profuse in town, village and administrative detail

Mapped by Robert Morden (1650 - 1703) in high detail and sold by Abel Swale & John Churchill

fig 2. A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame.
fig 2. Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden

Dressed to the rear with hanging cord for ease of mounting

This is a quality antique county map of Dorset, with fine cartographic interest. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Map Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Dorset County Map to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133434
Dealers Internal Ref
25201
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame.

Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden

Archive II A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View II
Archive III A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View V
Archive VI A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View VIII
Archive IX A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View IX
Archive X A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View X
Archive XI A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View XI
Archive XII A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame. View XII
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A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame.
Large Antique 17th Century Dorset Map, Framed Cartography, Atlas, Robert Morden
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A framed 17th-century antique map of Dorsetshire by cartographer Robert Morden featuring hand-coloured region borders and an ornate title cartouche inside a dark beaded frame.
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Robert Morden was a prominent late 17th-century English cartographer and publisher known for producing detailed county maps for Camdens Britannia publication. These maps featured early road networks, county boundaries, and decorative cartouche titles.

Mapmakers engraved designs directly onto copper plates, which were inked and pressed onto handmade laid rag paper. The outline boundaries and decorative cartouches were subsequently hand-tinted using watercolour pigments.

Authentic period maps exhibit distinct plate impression marks around the image border, visible chain lines and watermarks within the rag paper, and evidence of historical hand colouring rather than modern mechanical dot printing.

A framed antique map creates a striking focal point when displayed above a sideboard, desk, or as part of a gallery wall. Combining historical cartography with clean modern moulding bridges classical and contemporary design aesthetics.

Keep paper works out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and foxing. Frame using UV-protective glass and acid-free archival mounting materials to prevent paper degradation over time.
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