Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce print "Ryton Church, S.E.", historically in Durham. DATE PRINTED: 1846. Dated 1845 on the print, the date of engraving.SIZE: The printed view, including titles, is approximately 17 x 23 cm, 6.75 x 9 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: From an original study by the architect and illustrator R. W. Billings and engraved by George Winter. Robert William Billings (1813 – 14 November 1874) was an English painter and architect. Trained as a topographical draughtsman, he wrote and illustrated many books early in his career, before concentrating on his architectural practice. PROVENANCE: Produced for “The Architectural Antiquities Of The County Of Durham, Ecclesiastical, Castellated, And Domestic ”, published by George Andrews in 1846. TYPE: Antique steel engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is a nothing 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 maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. A few short spilts on the bottom margin not effecting the image.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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ryton is a semi-rural small town near the western border of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, being 5.8 miles (9.3 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically in County Durham, it was once an independent town but it became incorporated into the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear and the Borough of Gateshead in 1974. Holy Cross Church, Ryton is a Church of England parish church in Ryton, Tyne and Wear. The church is a Grade I listed building. The Holy Cross church is the oldest building in Ryton and dates back to 1220. The most striking feature of the church is its 13th-century broach spire which is 36 m tall. Other well known artefacts include a 13th-century Frosterly marble effigy of a deacon holding a book. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 19.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-12-22T13:59:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.63 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: Robert William Billings
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1846
Subject: Topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
