1856 Antique Print; Saint Stephen's Church, Bristol after Charles Wickes

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) large antique print "Saint Stephen's, Bristol. Gloucestershire.". DATE PRINTED: 1856 SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 26 x 50 cm (10.25 x 19.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (large). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Charles Wickes (active ca. 1853 - 1859?) and engraved by Alfred Newman (1826-1866). PROVENANCE: This print was published in " Reliques of ancient English architecture / by John Johnson . ; lithographed by Alfred Newman". Published by Day & Son, London, 1856. TYPE: Antique lithograph 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 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. Minor creasing in the margins. 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: St Stephen's Church in St Stephen's Avenue, is the parish church for the city of Bristol, England. It was built, on the site of an 11th-century church, in the 14th century and rebuilt around 1470. The tower and east window were paid for by John Shipward, four times Mayor of Bristol, who died in 1473, the tower being built by the mason Benedict (or Benet) Crosse. The site was on the banks of the River Frome, which was diverted at around this time to create Bristol Harbour. The clerestory was repaired after a storm in 1703. The aisle and east windows were restored in 1873. The tower measures approximately 18 ft by 20 ft at its base, and rises to a total height of 152 ft. It originally contained six bells but these have been replaced over the years and the number increased to twelve. The tower is typical of Somerset churches, but with the addition of a "Gloucestershire crown" of arcaded battlements, pinnacles and open-work arcading. The 15th-century brass eagle lectern and the iron sword rest by William Edney of about 1710 were moved to St Stephen's from St Nicholas church, which was damaged in the Bristol Blitz. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 19.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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