Thursday, November 24, 2011

The object of the day: 13 British aquatints

Record of British Valour (England 1815)
Diameter
75.00cm diameter ( 29.53 inches)
Description / Expertise
A set of thirteen aquatints, published by Edward Orme in 1815, recording the events of key battles of the Penninsular War under the command of Arthur Duke of Wellington.
To one side of the disk is an aquatint and to the reverse is a narrative of events. All contained within a stamped bronze "Picture Medal."

Price
GBP1600.00 (Pound Sterling)

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