Coloured Victorian Engraving of a Rhinoceros, C1890 vintage hime A wonderful and unusual midcentury

A wonderful and unusual midcentury wooden platter or tray with a curved tiger bamboo handle and little feet

with richly detailed botanical motifs in soft hues of iron red

9") high x 7cm (2

This gorgeous bowl in beige hues has been hand-carved from marble

There are some watermarks and dirt on the paper and slight chips on the frame but this all adds to the charm

Coloured Victorian Engraving of a Rhinoceros, C1890 vintage hime A wonderful and unusual midcenturyI love antique animal engravings. You can feel the gentle pace of a time gone by and the joy of natural history. This is a wonderful coloured engraving by Thomas Landseer ARA (17951880), who was a British engraver and artist best known for his acclaimed etchings of paintings by his brother Edwin Landseer. His work played a significant role in bringing Victorian animal art to a wider audience. Dimensions Engraving is 25cm x 17. 5cm, 30cm length x 21.