19th Century Original Hand-Coloured Antique Butterfly Engravings
19th Century Original Hand-Coloured Antique Butterfly Engravings
Original, rare hand-coloured steel engraved plate from 1860s, exquisite in detail and colour. Set in black wooden frame (without mount).
A timeless, classical piece; perfect on its own or as a set. Sold individually. Bespoke museum-quality framing.
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Steel engraving is a traditional technique for printing illustrations in the 19th century. Intricate images are cut onto metal plates to hold the ink before pressing onto paper.
Dimensions
Dimensions
26cm x 17cm framed
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Do not place artwork in direct sunlight or in areas of high heat or moisture. We recommend using a dry, clean duster for cleaning.
Free Delivery
Free Delivery
We offer free delivery to most addresses on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories. For all other addresses (including Outlying Islands or more remote parts of New Territories), we will arrange for delivery through the local courier GogoVan and the client will be charged at GogoVan rates.
If a courier is not available, we will liaise with you to arrange for a collection at a suitable location.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days subject to credit clearance and address verification.