Original copper engraving of 1810 with the chair used for the coronation of the English sovereigns in Westminster Abbey, with the Stone of Destiny beneath the seat, the lions of the base and, propped beside it, the shield and state sword of Edward III. Lettered below: "Engrav'd by J. Roffe, from a Drawing by W. Capon, for the Beauties of England & Wales", with the imprint of Vernor, Hood & Sharpe.
Original copper engraving of 1810 with the chair used for the coronation of the English sovereigns in Westminster Abbey, with the Stone of Destiny beneath the seat, the lions of the base and, propped beside it, the shield and state sword of Edward III. Lettered below: "Engrav'd by J. Roffe, from a Drawing by W. Capon, for the Beauties of England & Wales", with the imprint of Vernor, Hood & Sharpe.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: William Capon (1757-1827)
Engraver: John Roffe
Publisher: Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, Poultry, London
Date: 1 February 1810
Source: The Beauties of England and Wales
Dimensions: 4.8 x 8.3 in (12.3 x 21 cm)
Condition: Good. Book leaf with wide margins and clean paper; a very light spot in the upper margin.