the wonders and beauty of creation prosperity

prosperity

a victorian campaign tin plate storm paraffin lamp with a brass burner and single wick

this tray is a fine example of this punched or chased metalwork decoration

still life on a striped tablecloth 1984 by June miles ( June Feiler )

dating to around 1865

the wonders and beauty of creation prosperitythe wonders and beauty of creation portrayed by Buffon, chateaubriand, Humboldt, Livingstone, ruskin, duffer, Tennent, etc. illustrated with forty engravings on wood. green pictorial cloth binding gilt lettering and gilded edges. spine back edge a little frayed. in very good condition. awarded as a prize in 1875 with hand written dedication on the fly leaf. published by gaul & Inglis around 1865 135mm x 185mm