Antique Steel Line Engraving of "Glammis Castle" Forfarshire by T. Allom and W. Tombleson
Antique Steel Line Engraving of "Glammis Castle" Forfarshire by T. Allom and W. Tombleson
$40.00
While a bit dusty in appearance, this is really a special piece. This was found with two other engravings in the same Estate and one had a sticker on the back of the frame that indicates this to be 1830s original steel line engraving published in London. This is an original print, not a modern copy. Guaranteed over 150 years old! I do not know if this one can make the same claim, but this estate had very authentic treasures, so I suspect it is the real deal!
The piece is an engraving by William Tombleson, a prominent British engraving in the mid-1800s. It is entitled, " Glammis Castle" (Forfarshire). On the left hand bottom is the signature W. Tombleson and on the right is T. Allom. I believe that T. Allom was the original artist of the piece and William Tombleson was the engraver. Amazing detail of this prominent Scottish castle, including a full contingent of dogs, horses and people on the front lawn.
The antique piece of art has been protected by glass but there appears to be dirt that has gotten under the surface and one small water stain in the left hand corner. The frame is a simple beveled oak and the piece has a medium format green mat to off-set the delicate colors of the engraving. The frame has nicks and scratches(most notable in the top front from other frames being stored on top of it), but is in good structural condition. The mat has the one water stain. The back has brown finishing paper with some age marks. The original Framing sticker and authentication stickers are no longer on the back. There is a hanging claw.
Background of the engraver I found in my research - William Tombleson (1795 – c. 1846) was an English topographical and architecture artist, illustrator, copper and steel engraver, writer and printmaker, based in London.) In the 1830s, his topographical drawings of the upper and middle River Rhine in Germany, and of the rivers Thames and Medway in England were published as engraved prints and books. For volume 1 of "Views of the Rhine etc." he provided 69 illustrations - the book was also published in French and German editions.
Engravers who worked on Tombleson's drawings included Thomas Clark, John Cleghorn, T. Cox, R. Harris, W. Hood, J. Howe, W. Lacey, O. Smith, Shenfield, J. Stokes, D. Thompson, W. Tombleson, W. Watts, R. Wilson, H. Winkles and others.
Background of the artist - Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, published in 1838, and China Illustrated, published in 1845.
Pretty special to add to your historical collection!
Dimensions:
10" X 12 1/4" X 3/4"
The image is 6" x 7 3/4"
The piece is an engraving by William Tombleson, a prominent British engraving in the mid-1800s. It is entitled, " Glammis Castle" (Forfarshire). On the left hand bottom is the signature W. Tombleson and on the right is T. Allom. I believe that T. Allom was the original artist of the piece and William Tombleson was the engraver. Amazing detail of this prominent Scottish castle, including a full contingent of dogs, horses and people on the front lawn.
The antique piece of art has been protected by glass but there appears to be dirt that has gotten under the surface and one small water stain in the left hand corner. The frame is a simple beveled oak and the piece has a medium format green mat to off-set the delicate colors of the engraving. The frame has nicks and scratches(most notable in the top front from other frames being stored on top of it), but is in good structural condition. The mat has the one water stain. The back has brown finishing paper with some age marks. The original Framing sticker and authentication stickers are no longer on the back. There is a hanging claw.
Background of the engraver I found in my research - William Tombleson (1795 – c. 1846) was an English topographical and architecture artist, illustrator, copper and steel engraver, writer and printmaker, based in London.) In the 1830s, his topographical drawings of the upper and middle River Rhine in Germany, and of the rivers Thames and Medway in England were published as engraved prints and books. For volume 1 of "Views of the Rhine etc." he provided 69 illustrations - the book was also published in French and German editions.
Engravers who worked on Tombleson's drawings included Thomas Clark, John Cleghorn, T. Cox, R. Harris, W. Hood, J. Howe, W. Lacey, O. Smith, Shenfield, J. Stokes, D. Thompson, W. Tombleson, W. Watts, R. Wilson, H. Winkles and others.
Background of the artist - Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, published in 1838, and China Illustrated, published in 1845.
Pretty special to add to your historical collection!
Dimensions:
10" X 12 1/4" X 3/4"
The image is 6" x 7 3/4"