How do I hang a framed map safely?

Use sturdy picture wire and wall fixings suited to the weight of the wood frame and glass. Hang the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent the paper and watercolour pigments from fading over time. Ensure the wall is structurally sound and supports the balanced weight of the framed cartography properly.

Were these maps originally made for walls?

Many seventeenth and eighteenth-century maps originated as unbound atlas plates or folding pocket maps rather than wall decorations. Later owners subsequently framed these sheets to display them as domestic art. Town plans and large county maps occasionally saw use as wall charts, though most surviving examples spent centuries protected inside bound volumes.

How can I tell the age of a map?

Examine the paper characteristics, typography and cartographic style visible within the print. Seventeenth-century examples often feature Latin text on the reverse and distinct plate marks around the printed border. Reference dates provided in the cartouche or publishing details help confirm the era, supported by the specific spelling of regional placenames.

Are these maps originals from the stated period?

The listings comprise genuine period engravings and prints pulled from the dates indicated, rather than modern photographic reproductions. Each piece reflects the printing technology and geographical knowledge of its specific century. Examining the paper texture and ink deposition under magnification reveals the characteristic impression of copperplate or steel engraving.

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An antique wall map print brings historical cartography into a room, offering detailed engraved depictions of counties, countries and towns framed for display.

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John Speed Map of Surrey 1610

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£950

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Antique Map of Surrey by J Harrison 1788

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Antique Map of Surrey by J Harrison 1788

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£175

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Antique Map of Surrey by C. Smith 1808

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Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801

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Antique Map of Surrey by J. Duncan 1833

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John Speed Map of Surrey 1610

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Antique Map of Surrey by C. Smith 1808

Antique Map of Surry by John Cary 1801

Antique Map of Surrey by J. Duncan 1833

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