Description: COAL EXCHANGE Artist: unknown ____________ Engraver: unknown   NOTE: THE RED LETTERING ON THE PRINT IS A WATERMARK I ADDED DIGITALLY AND IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL PRINT!   CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE 19th CENTURY EUROPE CITY AND LANDSCAPE VIEWS!!   PRINT DATE: This engraving was printed in 1851; it is not a modern reproduction in any way. PRINT SIZE: Overall print size is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, actual scene or image size is 4 by 6 inches. PRINT CONDITION: Condition is fine, no foxing stains or tears, as shown in this detailed picture of the print. Printed on thick rag stock paper. Blank on the reverse side. SHIPPING: Buyer to pay shipping, domestic orders receive priority mail, international orders receive regular air mail unless otherwise asked for. We take a variety of payment options. Full payment details will be in our email after auction close. We pack properly to protect your item!   PRINT DESCRIPTION : The present Coal Exchange, situated at the corner of St. Mary-at-Hill and Thames-street, facing the Custom House, was opened in 1849 by the Prince Consort, accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal, in the mayoralty of Alderman Duke, who was made a baronet in honour of the occasion. The building was designed by Mr. J. B. Bunning, F.S.A., the late City architect. It is in shape a rotunda, 6o ft. in diameter; it has three galleries, and is crowned by a dome 74ft. high, which rests on eight piers. The walls of the interior are decorated with views of the Wallsend, Percy, and other celebrated collieries, some of the principal ports from whence coal is shipped, and inside the dome are paintings of specimens of the flowers and fossil plants found in the coal measures. On the ga1leries are a few cases containing specimens of coral and fossil plants found in different parts of the world. The floor is made with 4,000 pieces of inlaid wood, and represents the face of a mariner compass. In the centre are the City shield, anchor, &c. ; the dagger blade in the arms being piece of a mulberry tree planted by Peter the Great when he worked as a shipwright in Deptford-dockyard. In excavating for the foundation of the present building, the remains of an old Roman bath were brought to light, which have now been enclosed, and can be seen upon application to one of the beadles. The offices in the building are occupied by coal factors, and others connected with the trade ; the three trade societies and the corporation officers, who enter all ships bringing coal into the port of London, and collect the City dues on all coal brought with in certain limits, The money collected is afterwards employed for metropolitan improvements. The Exchange is the property of the corporation, and a market is held there three days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and, being an open market, established by Act of Parliament, any person can obtain admission.   A GREAT 1800s VIEW OF LONDON CITY STREET SCENES, BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 6.79 USD
Location: New Providence, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-03-04T15:33:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Print Type: Engraving
Subject: Architecture & Cityscape
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Type: Print