How should I frame an old engraving?

Protect the paper by using acid free mounting boards and conservation grade backing materials to prevent discolouration over time. Keep the framed piece away from direct sunlight to stop the ink and any watercolour tints from fading. Ensure the glass does not touch the surface of the paper directly by utilising a spacer or a traditional mount. This prevents moisture accumulation and protects the delicate plate mark.

What is a plate mark?

A plate mark is the indented impression left in the paper by the edges of the metal plate under the high pressure of a printing press. Its presence confirms that the piece is a genuine print pulled from a physical plate rather than a modern photographic reproduction. Collectors look for a distinct, sharp indentation surrounding the printed image. The depth and clarity of this mark often help identify the age and authenticity of the work.

How do I date an architectural print?

Examine the paper type, watermark evidence, and the typographic style used for any captions or publisher credits along the lower margin. Seventeenth and eighteenth-century papers often feature distinct laid lines and watermarks visible when held to the light. Cross-reference the depicted structure, publisher name, or artist signature with historical records. Architectural plates from specific folios often carry publication dates within their marginalia.

Can I display these prints in bright rooms?

Extended exposure to strong natural light degrades paper fibres and causes both black ink and applied watercolours to fade permanently. Position these artworks on interior walls away from direct windows and harsh spotlights. Utilising framing glass with ultraviolet filtering properties offers an extra layer of defence. This preserves the contrast between the dark ink and the aged paper background.

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These vintage architectural engraving plates capture classical facades and ancient ruins on paper, offering collectors a direct window into historic draughtsmanship.

Edgar J. Maybery (1887-1964) Blackfriers Bridge, Drypoint Etching

1900 - 1920

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Edgar J. Maybery (1887-1964) Blackfriers Bridge, Drypoint Etching

From Jeckyll & Co

£100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Copper Engraving of the “Gran Candelabro” by Alessandro Mocchetti

19th century

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Copper Engraving of the “Gran Candelabro” by Alessandro Mocchetti

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Eton – Upper School, Engraving After Tom M. Hemy 1887

19th century

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Eton – Upper School, Engraving After Tom M. Hemy 1887

From Mark Davis Antiques

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Pair of Achitectural Engravings - 18th Century

From Rue des Fontenelles

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Etching Frank Greenwood Whitworth Hall Manchester

1900 - 1920

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Antique Etching Frank Greenwood Whitworth Hall Manchester

From Karen Tarleton

£100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Regency Brighton Pavilion & Steyne J. Mitan Engraving 1806

19th century

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Regency Brighton Pavilion & Steyne J. Mitan Engraving 1806

From Shaun King Antiques

£645

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Screw Gun Boat by John Scott Russell,

From Hatchwell Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Rosewood Bracket Clock by L.donne Birchin Lane, Cornhill London.

19th century

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Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Rosewood Bracket Clock by L.donne Birchin Lane, Cornhill London.

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

1920 - 1940

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Rare Sherry Label

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

18th century

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9 X 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of Jupiter Olympus.

From Karen Tarleton

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Some architectural plates record forgotten serpent monuments and Greek gods rather than everyday houses, proving that historic draughtsmen had vivid imaginations.

18th century

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Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving

From Karen Tarleton

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

18th century

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18th Century Large Engraving Antiquities of Athens Greek God

From Karen Tarleton

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Engraving Giovanni Ottaviani Vatican Loggie

From Karen Tarleton

£300

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 20th Century Black and White Etching, Cb Prescott – Hampton Court, Herefordshire

19th century

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Early 20th Century Black and White Etching, Cb Prescott – Hampton Court, Herefordshire

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Winged God Engraving Apeliotes by James Basire

From Karen Tarleton

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Serpent

From Karen Tarleton

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Architectural Engraving

Edgar J. Maybery (1887-1964) Blackfriers Bridge, Drypoint Etching

Copper Engraving of the “Gran Candelabro” by Alessandro Mocchetti

Eton – Upper School, Engraving After Tom M. Hemy 1887

Pair of Achitectural Engravings - 18th Century

Antique Etching Frank Greenwood Whitworth Hall Manchester

Regency Brighton Pavilion & Steyne J. Mitan Engraving 1806

Screw Gun Boat by John Scott Russell,

Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Rosewood Bracket Clock by L.donne Birchin Lane, Cornhill London.

Rare Sherry Label

9 X 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of Jupiter Olympus.

Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving

18th Century Large Engraving Antiquities of Athens Greek God

Large 18th Century Engraving Giovanni Ottaviani Vatican Loggie

Early 20th Century Black and White Etching, Cb Prescott – Hampton Court, Herefordshire

18th Century Winged God Engraving Apeliotes by James Basire

Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Serpent

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