Billings-Gate, London.

Method Copper engraving
Artist John Walker after William Capon
Published Published July 1st 1801 by J.Walker, No 16 Rosemans Street, London.
Dimensions Image 114 x 167 mm, Plate 152 x 204 mm, Sheet 208 x 260 mm
Notes From The Copper Plate Magazine. Or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints. These beautiful engravings consist of interesting views from around Great Britain and Ireland by notable artists from the paintings and drawings of the first masters.

Depicting a view of the small harbour looking out to the river Thames. Billingsgate name derives from being the City's original water gate, situated on the north bank of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Billingsgate was a general street market selling goods such as Coal, Iron, Wine, Salt and Pottery until the 16th Century and officially became a specialist fish market in 1699.

Condition: Good, with original accompanying text.
Framing mounted
Price £50.00
Stock ID 40001

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