A Set Of 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings By William Swainson Statue Chinese Hog

Chinese Hog

The scagliola top was created using traditional techniques

Crested Turtle Dove

He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1780

A Set Of 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings By William Swainson Statue Chinese HogA fine set of four 19th Century hand coloured engravings of flycatchers, by William Swainson. These are presented in our handmade copies of an original Regency frame. These frames are made in our workshop, using the traditional methods of wood, plaster, gesso, bole and gilding with 23 carat gold leaf. The glass mounts are decorated with the Verre Eglomise technique. They are subtly aged and finished with a period or hand cast brass picture ring for