233 engraved decorative watchpapers collected by John Bricard Stanniforth

233 engraved decorative watchpapers, collected in a notebook along with manuscript poems, with 9 removed, by John Bricard Stanniforth, Lincolnshire, England, 1844-1850. This collection was probably assembled during Stanniforth’s travels through many towns in England between 1844-1850 and indicates the multifunction of the watch maker and repairer trade. The watchpapers contain text or pictorial motifs advertising the services of the watchmakers.

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1999-1095
Measurements:
: 160 x 110 x 20 mm
type:
watchpapers
credit:
Grosvenor Prints

Parts

John Bricard Stanniforth's notebook of decorative watchpapers and manuscript poems

John Bricard Stanniforth's notebook of decorative watchpapers and manuscript poems

Notebook of engraved decorative watchpapers and manuscript poems, by John Bricard Stanniforth, Lincolnshire, England, 1844-1850. This collection was probably assembled during Stanniforth’s travels through many towns in England between 1844-1850 and indicates the multifunction of the watch maker and repairer trade. The watchpapers contain text or pictorial motifs advertising the services of the watchmakers.

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 110 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1999-1095/1
type:
watch papers
Watchpapers from John Bricard Stanniforth's notebook

Watchpapers from John Bricard Stanniforth's notebook

9 watchpapers and text clipping removed from pages 41 and 103 of a notebook of engraved decorative watchpapers with manuscript poems, by John Bricard Stanniforth, Lincolnshire, England, 1844-1850. This collection was probably assembled during Stanniforth’s travels through many towns in England between 1844-1850 and indicates the multifunction of the watch maker and repairer trade. The watchpapers contain text or pictorial motifs advertising the services of the watchmakers.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1999-1095/2
type:
watch papers