Vintage Design
“Worcestershire described”
Published in London by Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell in 1676.
An important map of Worcestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius for John Speed’s county atlas, ‘The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain’, first published 1611-12.
It is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with ornate cartouches for the title and scale, an inset plan of Worcester, the arms of local nobles and a vignette battle scene representing the Battle of Evesham in 1265
An English text on the reverse gives a history of the county and an extensive list of towns and villages.
| Creator |
John Speed |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Year | 1676 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Antique |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | ZHV-1913428 |
| Materials | Engraving |
| Color | Multicolored |
| Width |
5 cm 2.0 inch |
| Depth |
1 cm 0.0 inch |
| Height |
38 cm 15.0 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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