BOOK ENGRAVING PLATE, FROM THE YEAR 1738.

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 Author:
 Period:
First half of XVIII Century
 Material:
Wood and zinc
 Measures:
18,5 x 12,4 x 2,5 cm
 Weight:
438 gr.
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: G2.A.VAR.OTR_3836_GrabadoVerídica

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Description:
- Nice engraving plate from a book, dated 1738.
- It says the following: "Veridica Narración de los rendidos obsequiosos cultos, con que en L. M. N. y M. L. Ciudad de Sevilla... Don Carlos de Borbón y Doña María Amelia Christina, refierense las funciones públicas de casas reales, etc. Don Felipe de Borbón, Admiral General of Castile".
- The plaque is nailed with small nails around its perimeter, on a wooden base.
- Around its perimeter is a beautiful border with floral details.
- The plaque is quite rare, as we have not located any book engraving plaque, let alone an 18th-century book.
- We have not found any distinctive mark or contrast that could provide information about the place where it was made, the maker,s details, or any other information.

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 wear and tear typical of it,s 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.



3836 - BOOK ENGRAVING PLATE, FROM THE YEAR 1738.