Description
Battersea — Early 19th Century London Engraving-Woolnothafter Schnebbelie
An antique engraving titled “BATTERSEA.” depicting ariverfront view of Battersea on the Thames in early 19th-century London. Thescene includes boats on the river, Battersea Church at right, and the prominentBattersea Flour Mill in the middle distance. The print is engraved by Woolnothafter a drawing by Schnebbelie, and was issued for Dr. Hughson’s Description ofLondon. The lower publication line reads “Published by J. Stratford, 112Holborn Hill, Sep. 28, 1805.”
The sheet is in poor condition, with toning, foxing, andhandling wear visible throughout. There is age discoloration to the margins andverso. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and details.
Details • Medium: Engraving on paper • Title: Battersea • Location: London, England • Date: 1805 • Engraver: Woolnoth • After: Schnebbelie • Publication: Dr. Hughson’s Description of London • Paper Size: 8 × 4.75 in. • Image Size: 6.5 × 4 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Poor condition; toning, foxing, handling marks; unframed
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Lower center: “BATTERSEA.” • Lower left: “Engraved by Woolnoth, from a Drawing by Schnebbelie.” • Lower right: “For Dr. Hughson’s Description of London.” • Below title: “Published by J. Stratford, 112 Holborn Hill, Sep. 28, 1805.”
Condition Report: • Poor condition • Toning • Foxing • Handling marks • Age discoloration to margins and verso • Unframed
Disclaimer: I have conducted research to identify this work to the best of my ability. Itis sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding exact publicationhistory, prior ownership, or historical interpretation.
