Rare 1851 Spooner’s Costumes of the Court of Charles II Hand-Coloured Prints (4) – Royal State Ball Interest
$167.94
Rare 1851 Spooner’s Costumes of the Court of Charles II Hand-Coloured Prints (4) – Royal State Ball Interest
A fascinating collection of four original mid-19th century hand-coloured costume prints from William Spooner’s “Costumes of the Court of Charles II”, published in London in 1851.
These prints were produced to illustrate the costumes selected for Her Majesty’s State Ball held on 13th June 1851, depicting fashionable Restoration-period dress from the reign of Charles II (1660–1670).
The sale comprises:
* 1 framed gentleman’s costume print
* 3 unframed ladies’ costume prints
* Original hand-colouring
* Published by William Spooner, 379 Strand, London
* Dated May 17th 1851
Condition:
These are genuine antique prints and show significant age-related wear including:
* Foxing and staining
* Water marks
* Creases and folds
* Edge losses and tears
* Discolouration
* One print framed behind glass (frame included but sold as found)
Please study photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
William Spooner was a well-known Victorian publisher and print seller operating from 379 Strand, London. These costume studies were produced during the excitement surrounding the Great Exhibition year of 1851 and are sought after for their decorative appeal and connection to Victorian royal pageantry.
Measure approx 30cm x 21cm
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