Rare Train Engraving Liverpool & Manchester Railway Stephenson

Name: Rare Train Engraving Liverpool & Manchester Railway Stephenson
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1205865
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a rare 19th-century hand-coloured engraving of “The North Star” and “The Jupiter,” two of the first steam locomotives manufactured by R. Stephenson and Co in 1830 and 1831. The engraving was printed and published by Raphael Tuck & Sons in 1894 and depicts the Jupiter with a train of first-class carriages and the Royal Mail guarded carriage at the rear. Beneath is the North Star for second and third-class passengers traveling in uncovered carriages. The engraving is still in its original frame, which measures 85 cm by 45 cm. UK insured packing and delivery is £15.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1205865

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a rare 19th-century hand-coloured engraving of “The North Star” and “The Jupiter,” two of the first steam locomotives manufactured by R. Stephenson and Co in 1830 and 1831.

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The engraving was printed and published by Raphael Tuck & Sons in 1894 and depicts the Jupiter with a train of first-class carriages and the Royal Mail guarded carriage at the rear.

Rams Head Antiques

Beneath is the North Star for second and third-class passengers traveling in uncovered carriages. The engraving is still in its original frame, which measures 85 cm by 45 cm. UK insured packing and delivery is £15.