ENGRAVED PLATE OF BOOK OF THE 18TH CENTURY. WOOD AND ZINC.

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 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XVIII Century
 Material:
Wood and zinc.
 Measures:
18,8 x 13,2 x 2,3 cm
 Weight:
471 gr.
 Conservation:
Good

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Description:
- Nice engraving plate from a book, from the 18th century.
- It reads as follows: "Description of the plausible royal festivities of luminaries, general procession of faces and bulls, with which the very noble and very loyal city of Seville, etc. Don Felipe V. Printed in Seville".
- The plaque is nailed with small nails around its perimeter, on a wooden base.
- On the edges of the wooden base, there is a stamp: Photoengraving. Pasaje de la Alhambra, 8. Madrid.
- On its perimeter is a beautiful border with floral details.
- The plate is quite rare, as we have not located any book engraving plate, let alone an 18th century book.
- The fact that the plate has a Distinctive, Mark or Contrast is of great importance in order to be able to identify data such as its creator, the place where it was printed and other details.

Conservation and Damage:
- The plate is in very good condition.
- There is minor damage to the edges and corners.
- The wood is in good condition.
- It has been thoroughly cleaned.
- The object shows the wear and tear of its age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector,s item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.



3835 - ENGRAVED PLATE OF BOOK OF THE 18TH CENTURY. WOOD AND ZINC.