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Lot 149 : PAIR OF GEORGIAN MEZZOTINT ENGRAVINGS

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PAIR OF GEORGIAN MEZZOTINT ENGRAVINGS
An Emblem of Asia./published April 12, 1800 by P Stampa, 30 Leather Lane, London.
An Emblem of Europe./published April 21, 1800 by P Stampa, 30 Leather Lane, London.
14 by 10 in. (sight), laid down on glass, original frames, 15.75 by 12 in.
Attached note:
Brought From England by CAPT. LEWES WORTHEN OF CHARLESTOWN./Born in Salisbury in 1781./He married Achsah Hill./Their daughter was LAURA WORTHEN the mother of GEORGE E. WHOTHEN.
Spots of gilt loss to frames; some discoloration in print; minor lifting under glass.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium


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