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Description

A late Victorian print of the Liverpool to Manchester railway line, 1831.

Printed and published in 1894 by Raphael Tuck & Sons.

In original frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Railway Print to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195475

Description

A late Victorian print of the Liverpool to Manchester railway line, 1831.

Printed and published in 1894 by Raphael Tuck & Sons.

In original frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Railway Print to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1195475

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A framed historical print depicting early steam locomotives and passenger carriages on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

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A framed historical print depicting early steam locomotives and passenger carriages on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. View IV

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Durham
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

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ObjectFramed Art
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSteam locomotives, Passenger carriages, Historical typography
SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian railway prints document the rapid expansion and monumental impact of the industrial revolution, celebrating early locomotive engineering and public transport.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature heavy hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, often complemented by gilt inner slips and hand-cut paper mounts.

Authentic prints often display period printing techniques such as hand-coloured lithography or steel engraving, accompanied by aged paper with foxing and historical publishing typography.

Display the piece on a neutral wall within a traditional or transitional study, library, or hallway to highlight its detailed narrative and rich wooden frame.

Protect the artwork from direct sunlight, maintain stable relative humidity, and ensure framing uses acid-free materials to prevent degradation of the paper.