Heraldry with Unicorns. Ducie Coat of Arms. Engraved c1790

by Catton, Charles/Chesham

Antique print of Ducie Coat of Arms c1790. Motto “Perseverando” (By persevering - often interpreted as Never Say Die).

Original copperplate engraving by draughtsman, etcher, line and aquatint engraver Francis Chesham (1749-1806) from a drawing by Charles Catton (1756-1819) for The English Peerage published in London circa 1790. Published on hand-laid paper from the period, this small coat of arms has fine later hand-colour that certainly adds to its appeal.

It would have been engraved and printed with another, on the same page. This small engraving has been separated and mounted between 'antique white' ragmat conservation board, and cellophaned for protection. Image within window is 11cm x 15cm (4.25 x 6 inches) - approximately.