How do I hang a framed 17th century map?

Position the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent the watercolour pigments and paper from fading over time. Secure the frame using appropriate wall fixings that match the weight of the timber and glass. Maintain stable room humidity to protect the antique paper and wooden moulding from warping or brittle degradation.

Are these maps original period prints?

The selections derive from the periods indicated, utilising copperplate engraving techniques standard to seventeenth-century publishing houses. Each sheet reflects the cartographic knowledge and printing technology of its specific publication date. Plates were frequently reissued or printed decades after initial compilation, maintaining historical production methods.

What materials make up the frames?

Housing materials include oak, gilt wood, and gold leaf, paired with protective glass to shield the fragile paper surfaces. These frames vary from period mouldings to later interpretations designed to complement the artwork. Backings and mounts also incorporate traditional materials suited to historic conservation standards.

Can I read text on both sides?

Certain examples are double-sided, featuring descriptive text or additional cartography printed on the reverse of the sheet. Framing often accommodates only the primary face unless specifically constructed to allow viewing of both sides. Catalogues typically note when a map retains text on the back.

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These framed 17th century map pieces bring early cartography into interiors, offering hand-coloured engravings and county views preserved beneath glass in timber frames.

Map of Warwickshire, Published by Robert Morden (1650-1703)

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Map of Warwickshire, Published by Robert Morden (1650-1703)

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John Speed Map of Surrey 1610

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