Antique Cheshire County Map, English, Atlas Reproduction, Moule, Victorian, 1900

Our Stock # 26238

This is an antique county map of Cheshire. An English, atlas reproduction of the Thomas Moule original, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

• Fascinating mid-19th century cartography, reproduced in the late Victorian period
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a cream card border
• Later giltwood frame with golden hues and dressed with hanging wire to the reverse
  
  
• Superb cartography, as expected of the renowned Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851)
• Gives excellent detail to Cheshire, the county situated on the banks of the Mersey and Dee rivers
• Accentuated with column and trace motif, and colourful heraldic emblems, a Moule hallmark
• Tastefully hand coloured in a delightful palette of rich hues
  
  
• Pair of delightful vignettes, showing Chester Cathedral and Eaton Hall in Eccleston
• Reference is given to the Hundreds, an administrative boundary in use until the late 19th century
• George Virtue included these Moule maps in James Barclay's Complete & Universal English Dictionary
• This edition likely featured within a later print run of the reference volume

This is a wonderful antique Cheshire county map, with a finely detailed and quality Victorian reproduction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for area residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Map Width: 26cm (10.25'')
Map Height: 20cm (7.75'')