Iconographic Engravings – The Fine Arts (1851) Antique Ship Diagram & Maritime Components Engraving by Henry Winkles – 19th Century Nautical
Iconographic Engravings – The Fine Arts (1851) Antique Ship Diagram & Maritime Components Engraving by Henry Winkles – 19th Century Nautical
Antique Ship Diagram & Maritime Components Engraving by Henry Winkles – 19th Century Nautical Print
Description:
Product Overview: This is an original 19th-century engraving by Henry Winkles, offering a detailed technical illustration of ship components and deck layouts. The engraving features top-down views of two ship decks, along with various rigging parts, anchors, and essential maritime equipment. Each piece is labeled, suggesting this was part of an educational or reference series for shipbuilders or maritime engineers.
Engraving Details:
- Engraver: Henry Winkles
- Date: 19th century
- Medium: Hand-engraved print on antique paper
- Subject: Ship deck layouts, nautical components, anchors, rigging equipment, maritime engineering
- Dimensions: [Insert dimensions, e.g., 10 x 14 inches]
- Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning and minor discoloration along the top. These natural signs of aging enhance its vintage character.
- Markings: Signed "Henry Winkles sculpt" in the lower right corner
About the Artist: Henry Winkles was a prominent 19th-century English engraver known for his architectural and technical engravings. His works are prized for their precision and historical value, making them highly collectible among enthusiasts of maritime history and antique technical art.
Perfect for collectors of nautical history, maritime art, or antique technical illustrations, this engraving provides a visually rich and historically informative piece that would make an excellent addition to any study, library, or maritime-themed decor.
Note: This is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction, and is suitable for framing.