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1753 Print of the Racehorse Creeping Molly
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09070286
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-275 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Publication line dated 1753 along the lower border: fixes the original issue date.
Copperplate engraving with fine cross-hatching: mid-18th-century printing technique.
Dedication and armorial crest for the Marquess of Granby: mid-18th-century patron.
Natural toning and uneven staining across the paper: long exposure to light and air.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1152898
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Description
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.

Independent Date Report ID 09070286
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-275 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Publication line dated 1753 along the lower border: fixes the original issue date.
Copperplate engraving with fine cross-hatching: mid-18th-century printing technique.
Dedication and armorial crest for the Marquess of Granby: mid-18th-century patron.
Natural toning and uneven staining across the paper: long exposure to light and air.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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)
Telephone 07710 931929
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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
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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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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsRacehorse with jockey, Coat of arms heraldry, Text panels, Border trim

This Georgian framed print depicts the racehorse Creeping Molly alongside a jockey, detailed text panels, and a heraldic coat of arms. The piece consists of a copperplate engraving on paper with black ink, rendered in sepia tones, enclosed within a dark wood frame with simple rectangular mouldings and visible corner joints. The item shows foxing spots across the paper, yellowed margins, and minor surface wear. The aperture measures W 27.5 cm H 28.5 cm. Traditional English country house interiors suit this framed print, making it an appropriate addition for a staircase wall or a study gallery display. The artwork hangs securely from a wall hook using standard picture wire.

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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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