Representation Of The Ceremony Of Presenting The Sheriffs Of London..

1813. Framed Dimensions 22 X 25.5 Inches. Framed Dimensions 22 X 25.5 Inches. Presenting the Sheriffs of London Whichelo, John [1784-1865], After. Stow, [James] [c.1770-c.1823], Engraver. Representation Of The Ceremony Of Presenting The Sheriffs Of London Samuel Birch, & William Heygate, Esqrs. in the Court of Exchequer, On the Morrow After Michaelmas Day 1811. London: Robert Wilkinson, 1 January 1813. Attractively glazed and matted 16-1/4" x 12-1/2" (41.25 x 31.75 cm) colored copperplate in handsome 25-1/2" x 22" (64.75 x 56 cm) wooden frame. Light rubbing to frame, light toning to margins, faint vertical crease through center of image, small tear to upper right corner just touching image, colors vivid. $750. * This print is from a series of plates titled Londina Illustrata. It depicts the annual ceremonial presentation of sheriffs to the barons of the Exchequer, who would formally bestow the approval of the Crown. Adams, London Illustrated 1604-1850: A Survey and Index of Topographical Books and Their Plates 131.110.