Preliminaries of Peace

Antique engraving depicting the plenipotentiaries of Great Britain, Prussia, Holland and Russia signing the Preliminaries of Peace at St. Petersburg, dated 1791. Published by W & J Stratford, Holborn Hill, London, and engraved for Adolphus's History of England. The oval composition shows four figures gathered around a table in an interior setting, finely rendered in stipple engraving. Presented in an ebonised frame with gilt beaded detail. A piece of genuine historical interest.

Measurements: 41 x 27 cm

Condition: Shows age-related wear including toning to the paper and minor imperfections consistent with age. Antique, vintage and preloved pieces often show signs of their age. We do our best to capture our curiosities as life-like as possible, however small variations may occur.