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1753 Print of the Racehorse Creeping Molly
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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1753 Print of the Racehorse Creeping Molly

18th century
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This is a very interesting print of “Creeping Molly” owned by his Grace the late Duke of Rutland. This is plate no 12 from what I believe was a set of 34 by Thomas Spencer and printed and sold in London at the proprietors shop in Pall Mall near St James Street, London. Published according to Act of Parliament 1753. Simply but well framed. The condition can be see in the photographs so please look carefully,

Aperture of print measures

W 27.5 cm

H 28.5 cm

PLEASE NOTE FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK ONLY

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Racehorse Engraving Print to the Georgian era.

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This is a very interesting print of “Creeping Molly” owned by his Grace the late Duke of Rutland.
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This is plate no 12 from what I believe was a set of 34 by Thomas Spencer and printed and sold in London at the proprietors shop in Pall Mall near St James Street, London.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Published according to Act of Parliament 1753. Simply but well framed. The condition can be see in the photographs so please look carefully,

Aperture of print measures

W 27.5 cm

H 28.5 cm

PLEASE NOTE FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK ONLY

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Racehorse Engraving Print to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152898
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms.
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Archive I A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms.

1753 Print of the Racehorse Creeping Molly

Archive II A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms. View II
Archive III A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms. View III
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms.
1753 print of the racehorse Creeping Molly
Ref: SA1152898
A framed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms.
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Georgian equestrian prints typically depict thoroughbred horses and jockeys, featuring detailed typography outlining breeding, ownership, and racing achievements. Produced primarily via copperplate engraving, these works served both as decorative art and as official documentation of equine pedigree.

Prints from this era were produced using handmade rag paper and oil-based black inks applied to hand-engraved copper plates. Framing during the period often utilised carved timber, gilded mouldings, or simple ebonised wood borders.

Authentic prints from the 18th century display plate marks, which are impressions left in the paper by the metal plate during printing. They also feature chain lines visible when held to light, characteristic of laid paper, along with minor foxing or age-related toning.

An antique equestrian print can be displayed as a singular focal point on a narrow wall or incorporated into a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings. Pairing framed prints with timber furniture or contemporary neutral backgrounds balances traditional motifs with modern aesthetics.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting boards to prevent yellowing and deterioration. Prints should be kept in stable humidity conditions away from direct sunlight, and cleaning should be restricted to dusting the exterior frame.
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