Antique 1769 John Rocque Map of Herefordshire Hereford Hand Coloured Framed Wedgwood

Antique 1769 John Rocque Map of Herefordshire Hereford Hand Coloured Framed WedgwoodAn original antique map of Herefordshire after John Rocque, the 1769 issue of his 1746 plate (issued by Thomas Read). Framed and glazed, with original hand colouring. The map names the surrounding Radnorshire, Brecknockshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire, with a fine armorial cartouche bearing a dedication, engraved scale bar and compass. Marks: Rocque imprint with dedicatory cartouche. Size: approx. 29 x 24 cm framed. A

Perfect for coastal

with the added interest of an armorial connection and Latin motto that invite conversation and admiration

The glaze pools slightly in the recesses of the moulding

and a sense of architectural grandeur

This is a fine late 18th century Wedgwood Bentley piece

Fine Georgian Wedgwood is increasingly recognised as a stable and rewarding area of collecting

one of only 500 pieces produced worldwide

the celebrated British admiral

The deep black basalt contrasts beautifully with light walls and blends elegantly with rich woods

neoclassical design

with a carefully curated selection of pieces chosen for their elegance

and other period glass