Monson coat of arms with motto. Antique print c1790

by Charles Catton/Frances Chesham

Lion and Wyvern motto, Prest our mon pais (Ready for my country.)

Stunning original copperplate engraving by draughtsman, etcher, line and aquatint engraver Francis Chesham (1749-1806) from a drawing by Charles Catton (1756-1819) for The English Peerage printed on hand-laid paper and published in London circa 1790. The fine later hand-colour certainly adds to the appeal of this wonderful image.

This coat of arms was printed on half a page. It has been mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board and cellophaned for presentation and protection until framed. Image within window measures 110 mm x 175 mm (4.25 x 7 inches). External measurement for frame window is 215 x 290 mm (approximately 8.5 x 11.5 inches).

Stock Number: apMon.coa-mPrice: $125.00