1831 Antique Print; East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight after Brannon.

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "East Cowes Castle, The Seat of Lord Shannon.", Isle of Wight. DATE PRINTED: 1831, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 24 x 18.5 cm, 9.5 x 7.25 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by George Brannon. Irish born George Brannon (1784-1860) started the local publishing business. Of his nine children (six surviving to maturity, two only just), sons Alfred and Philip are best known. Both contributed prints to Vectis Scenery from 1838. Alfred eventually took over the family business, whereas his brother settled on the mainland and originated a series of guides to Bournemouth, Corfe Castle, Netley Abbey, and Southampton. PROVENANCE: Published by George Brannon (1784-1860) in "Vectis Scenery: Being a Series of Original and Select Views, Exhibiting the Picturesque Beauties, Local Peculiarities, and Places of Particular Interest in the Isle of Wight". As stated "a Local Production. Sale confined to the Island", explaining the rarity of these plates. First published in 1825, the views were added to during Brannon's life. TYPE: Antique plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: East Cowes Castle, located in East Cowes, was the home of architect John Nash between its completion and his death in 1835. Nash himself was the designer of the site, and began construction as early as 1798. It was completed in 1800 and was said to have been built at unlimited expense. Nash was finally interred in the grounds. On Nash's death, the estate was sold to the Earl of Shannon who added a lodge at the south of the estate. It was then briefly held by the politician, George Tudor, before being acquired by the Viscount Gort family, who held it until 1934. The castle was requisitioned by the War Office during the Second World War, under whose use the condition of the building suffered greatly; and due to subsequent neglect and deterioration, the castle was finally demolished in 1963. The castle's gatehouse, North Lodge and an original icehouse survive and the castle's clock remains on display at the Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Over the next thirty years, housing developments were built over the estate. The estate used to cover the area now bordered by Old Road, New Barn Road, York Avenue and Castle Street. Although East Cowes Castle no longer exists, there is an exact copy of the original castle called Lough Cooter Castle, near Gort, County Galway. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2025-01-12T17:45:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.61 GBP