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Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801
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Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801

19th century
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Hand coloured map by the engraver John Cary of the Strand, London, of Surrey (Surry) divided into hundreds and showing roads, rivers, parks etc in a cream mount. it is in excellent condition.

Size:

Map - 21.25" x 25.25" (54 x 64cm)

Mount - 27.25" x 29.75" (69 x 75.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Surrey County Map to the 1800s.

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SA612682
Dealers Internal Reference
30613B
Description
Hand coloured map by the engraver John Cary of the Strand, London, of Surrey (Surry) divided into hundreds and showing roads, rivers, parks etc in a cream mount. it is in excellent condition.

Size:

Map - 21.25" x 25.25" (54 x 64cm)

Mount - 27.25" x 29.75" (69 x 75.5cm)

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Surrey County Map to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA612682
Dealers Internal Ref
30613B
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche.
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Archive I An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche.

Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801

Archive II An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche. View II
Archive III An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche. View V
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An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche.
Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801
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An antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented on a cream mount with an oval title cartouche.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourCream, Green, Pink
  • MotifsCompass rose, Oval cartouche, Hand-tinted boundaries, Scale bar
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Georgian wall art comprises an antique hand-coloured engraved map of Surrey by John Cary, dated 1801, presented inside a cream mount. The paper artwork incorporates delicate green and pink watercolours, defining the hand-tinted boundaries, alongside an oval title cartouche, a compass rose, and a scale bar. Signs of age appear across the toned paper surface, displaying visible creases and minor edge wear. The piece measures 69 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 1 cm deep overall. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this framed piece hangs traditionally above a sideboard or console table. The composition introduces historical cartography to domestic interiors, pairing well with traditional wooden furniture and classic wall finishes. The neutral cream mount provides a clean visual boundary that integrates easily with existing period decorative schemes.

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John Cary was a prominent English cartographer in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, renowned for his detailed copper-plate engravings and accurate measurements of British roads and counties.

Maps from this era were typically printed via copper-plate engraving onto hand-made rag paper, followed by the application of hand-coloured watercolour washes to delineate regional boundaries.

Authentic Georgian maps feature a distinct plate mark impression around the border, visible paper chain lines or watermarks when held to light, and hand-applied watercolour tinting that varies slightly across copies.

Antique maps can be mounted in contemporary slim moulding or dark wood frames, creating a focal point above a sideboard, inside an office, or as part of a curated gallery wall.

Keep paper maps away from direct sunlight and humid environments, framing them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials to prevent yellowing and pigment fading.
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