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Pair of Early 19th Century Coloured Reptile Engravings - By William Bird Md Fls
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Pair of Early 19th Century Coloured Reptile Engravings - By William Bird Md Fls

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PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY HAND COLOURED REPTILE ENGRAVINGS - BY WILLIAM BIRD MD FLS

Forming part of The Museum of Natural History; the Animal Kingdom - Div. III: Reptiles & Fishes Hardcover – 1 Jan. 1803 by J. W. Lowry (Engraver) William Baird, Sir John Richardson 1 Jan 1803

Two exquisite plates from this publication Class III: Reptiles (Reptitlia) By William Baird. General Characters. Order I: Lizzards (Sauria). Order II: Serpents (Ophidia).

Framed in high quality period oak frames under glass

Framed dimensions: 32cm x 25cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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The English Interior has dated this Antique Reptile Print Pair to the 19th Century.

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PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY HAND COLOURED REPTILE ENGRAVINGS - BY WILLIAM BIRD MD FLS

Forming part of The Museum of Natural History; the Animal Kingdom - Div. III: Reptiles & Fishes Hardcover – 1 Jan. 1803 by J. W. Lowry (Engraver) William Baird, Sir John Richardson 1 Jan 1803

fig 1. A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames.
fig 1. Pair of Early 19th Century Coloured Reptile Engravings - By William Bird Md Fls

Two exquisite plates from this publication Class III: Reptiles (Reptitlia) By William Baird. General Characters. Order I: Lizzards (Sauria). Order II: Serpents (Ophidia).

Framed in high quality period oak frames under glass

Framed dimensions: 32cm x 25cm

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Antique Reptile Print Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1235283
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Archive I A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames.

Pair of Early 19th Century Coloured Reptile Engravings - By William Bird Md Fls

Archive II A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View II
Archive III A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View VI
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Archive IX A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames. View X
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A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames.
PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY COLOURED REPTILE ENGRAVINGS - BY WILLIAM BIRD MD FLS
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A pair of early 19th-century natural history engravings displaying illustrations of reptiles and amphibians, framed in deep dark wooden frames.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Natural History
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrown, Cream
  • MotifsHand-coloured engravings, Dark moulded frames, Reptile anatomical studies
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, natural history engravings were produced to document flora and fauna for scientific studies and public education, often hand-coloured to detail specific species features accurately.

These works were produced by incising designs onto copper or steel plates, printing the monochrome outline onto paper, and subsequently applying watercolours by hand.

Authentic prints from this era typically exhibit plate marks pressed into heavy rag paper, subtle hand-painted colour variations, and age-related paper toning.

A pair of framed scientific prints can be hung vertically or side-by-side above a console table, dark wood sideboard, or integrated into a gallery wall.

To prevent fading and degradation, mount engravings behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free materials, and position them away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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