United Kingdom - Sussex, England; William Schmollinger - Sussex - 1821-1850
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Sussex, a copper-engraved map by Thomas Moule engraved by William Schmollinger, later hand coloured and published circa 1836–1840 as part of Moule’s The English Counties Delineated atlas, with a size of 53 cm by 42.5 cm and in good condition.
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This is the well-known historical map of the English county of Sussex, originally designed by the famous English cartographer Thomas Moule and engraved by William Schmollinger. This particular map was first published around 1836–1840 in Moule's well-known atlas “The English Counties Delineated”.
Moule was renowned for his highly decorated, neo-Gothic style. The map contains several characteristic historical elements:
• Top illustration (Vignette): A detailed view of the Brighton Chain Pier.
• Left and right vignettes: Illustrations of Chichester Cathedral (lower left) and Arundel Castle (lower right).
• Decorative elements: Various family crests (coats of arms) of local nobility and an ornate cartouche at the bottom with the name "SUSSEX".
Map of Sussex from 1825 by W. Schmollinger, published by Wrightsons Foil Graphics. The map is perfect for lovers of topographic history and local sights.
Dimensions of the map without frame: 50.5 cm x 40 cm.
This is the well-known historical map of the English county of Sussex, originally designed by the famous English cartographer Thomas Moule and engraved by William Schmollinger. This particular map was first published around 1836–1840 in Moule's well-known atlas “The English Counties Delineated”.
Moule was renowned for his highly decorated, neo-Gothic style. The map contains several characteristic historical elements:
• Top illustration (Vignette): A detailed view of the Brighton Chain Pier.
• Left and right vignettes: Illustrations of Chichester Cathedral (lower left) and Arundel Castle (lower right).
• Decorative elements: Various family crests (coats of arms) of local nobility and an ornate cartouche at the bottom with the name "SUSSEX".
Map of Sussex from 1825 by W. Schmollinger, published by Wrightsons Foil Graphics. The map is perfect for lovers of topographic history and local sights.
Dimensions of the map without frame: 50.5 cm x 40 cm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
William Schmollinger
Number of objects
1
Country
United Kingdom
Geographical specification
Sussex, England
Map maker/publisher
William Schmollinger
Designer/artist/maker
Thomas Moule
Map/book title
Sussex
Period
1821-1850
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
originally designed by the famous English cartographer Thomas Moule
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
53 cm
Width
42.5 cm
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