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Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, C.1790–1810
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Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, C.1790–1810

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Hand-Coloured Map – West Indies

Engraver / Publisher: Engraved by A. Keith (sculpt.)

Published c.1790–1810 (Georgian period)

Surface: Laid paper, with original outline hand-colour

Subject: Early map of the West Indies / Caribbean, showing the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, the Virgin and Windward Isles, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan, and parts of northern South America. Notably marked East Florida and West Florida before U.S. consolidation.

Is the artwork mounted or framed? Unmounted, unframed (as shown)

Condition Report: The map is in good, original condition for its age, with period hand-colouring and strong plate impression. Some age toning, margin wear, faint handling marks and verso notations present, as photographed. Minor signs of use consistent with an early 19th century engraved map. Please study all images carefully as they form part of the description.

Approximate size (sheet): c. 25 x 18.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique West Indies Map to the 1800s.

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SA1163680
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Hand-Coloured Map – West Indies

Engraver / Publisher: Engraved by A. Keith (sculpt.)

Published c.1790–1810 (Georgian period)

Surface: Laid paper, with original outline hand-colour

fig 1. An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
fig 1. Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, C.1790–1810

Subject: Early map of the West Indies / Caribbean, showing the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, the Virgin and Windward Isles, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan, and parts of northern South America. Notably marked East Florida and West Florida before U.S. consolidation.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
fig 2. Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, C.1790–1810

Is the artwork mounted or framed? Unmounted, unframed (as shown)

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Condition Report: The map is in good, original condition for its age, with period hand-colouring and strong plate impression.
Strickland & Russell

Some age toning, margin wear, faint handling marks and verso notations present, as photographed. Minor signs of use consistent with an early 19th century engraved map. Please study all images carefully as they form part of the description.

Approximate size (sheet): c. 25 x 18.5 cm

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique West Indies Map to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163680
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Archive I An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, C.1790–1810

Archive II An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. View XI
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An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Original 17th/18th Century Antique Copper Engraving Hand-Coloured Map – West Indies / Caribbean by A. Keith, c.1790–1810
Ref: SA1163680
An eighteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map depicting the West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Copperplate engraved maps were produced by incising geographical details onto a copper sheet, applying ink into the grooves, and pressing the image onto paper. Regional boundaries and coastlines were subsequently highlighted using hand-applied watercolour washes.

These maps were printed on handmade rag paper, which contains cotton or linen fibres, using oil-based printing ink. Colour details were added post-printing using natural plant and mineral pigments diluted in water.

Authentic period maps display a distinct plate mark impression along the border where the metal plate pressed into the damp paper. Under inspection, genuine laid paper from this era typically exhibits chain lines and uneven surface texture rather than a smooth modern finish.

Mount the map using conservation-grade matting inside a understated timber or gilt frame. Position it within a home office, library, or hallway gallery wall to create a historical focal point.

Frame paper maps behind UV-filtering glass and keep them away from direct sunlight and damp environments. Ensure all mounting materials are acid-free to prevent toning and deterioration over time.
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