A pair of 19th century hand-coloured copper engravings after botanical illustrations by J Bishop and Walter Hood Fitch
From Canford & Co Frames Ltd
A pair of 19th century hand-coloured copper engravings of fruits and nuts after botanical illustrations by J Bishop and Walter Hood Fitch for William Jackson Hooker's Botanical Magazine, published in London in 1838. They are presented in decorative mounts, gold bamboo frames and non-reflective glass. The price is for the set, but they are available individually for £150 each:
Fruits and Nuts: Mamey Apple, Paw Paw, Custard Apple, Peach, Passion Fruit, Paradise Nut and Brazil Nut
Fruits and Nuts: Guava, Jujube, Mangosteen, Lychee, Pistachio, Avocado, Durian, Malay Apple, Ackee and Mango
Framed: 35 x 36 cm
