Dartmouth coat of arms. Crowned lion and deer. c1790

by Charles Catton/Frances Chesham

Dartmouth motto, Strength rejoices in the challenge: Gaudet tentamine virtus.

Stunning 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 printed on hand-laid paper and published in London circa 1790. The fine later hand-colour certainly adds to the appeal of this wonderful image.

This coats of arms was printed on half a page. This small engraving has been mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board and cellophaned for presentation and protection until framed. Image within window measures 110 mm x 175 mm (4.25 x 7 inches). Approximate external measurement for frame window is 233 x 270 mm (9 1/8 x 10 5/8 inches).

Stock Number: apDart.coa-mPrice: $125.00