Description
Saltash, Cornwall — 19 th Century English RiverView Engraving- Lacy after J. Nixon
A 19th-century engraving titled “Saltash Cornwall.”depicting the town of Saltash in Cornwall, England, on the River Tamar. Thescene shows the shoreline with figures, a saddled horse in the foreground,ferry and river traffic, and the hillside town rising in the distance. Theprint was engraved by Lacy for the European Magazine from an original drawingby J. Nixon Esq., and published in London by J. Asperne, Cornhill, dated Oct.1, 1871.
The sheet is in poor condition, with toning, foxing, andhandling wear. Please review the photographs carefully for condition anddetails.
Details • Medium: Engraving on paper • Title: Saltash, Cornwall • Location: Cornwall, England • Date: 1871 • Paper Size: 8.25 × 5.25 in. • Image Size: 7 × 4 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Fair condition; toning, foxing, handling marks; unframed
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Lower left: “Engraved by Lacy for the European Magazine from an OriginalDrawing by J. Nixon Esq” • Lower center: “Saltash Cornwall.” • Below title: “London, Published by J. Asperne, Cornhill, Oct. 1, 1871.”
Condition Report: • Poor condition • Toning • Foxing • Handling marks • Unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted research to identify this print to the best of my ability. Itis sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding exact state, issue,or prior ownership history.
