Vintage John Speed 1610 Copper Map of Essex andJoannes Jansson Map Of The British Isles 1646

Joannes Jansson (Jan Janssonius)Original Map Date: 1646

Type/Medium: Gold Foil Etching
PrintFraming: Framed behind glassFrame

Dimensions: 560mm x 460mm (Approx. 22" x 18")

Condition: Used / VintageItem

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage gold foil reproduction piece featuring the iconic 1646 Map of the British Isles by Joannes Jansson.This striking piece of historical wall decor is crafted with a metallic gold foil layer, giving the detailed coastlines, sea topography, and traditional side panels a high-sheen, reflective quality that catches the light beautifully. The design features the map layout centralized between detailed classic pictorial borders on the top and bottom panels.The piece comes housed in a complementary gold-toned frame protected behind glass. Perfect for enthusiasts of vintage decor, classic cartography, or unique statement art pieces.Dimensions: 560mm Wide x 460mm High (approx. 22 inches x 18 inches)Condition NotesArt Print: The foil artwork itself remains bright, clear, and highly reflective.Frame & Glass: The glass is fully intact. The frame shows light vintage shelf wear and minimal scuffs consistent with age (please view the high-resolution photos closely to inspect frame borders).

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Vintage John Speed 1610 Copper Etching Map of Essex Framed 30x23cm

Item Specifics

Cartographer/Artist: John Speed

Region/County: Essex, England

Original Map Date: 1610

Type/Medium: Etched Copper Plate /a Metal Wall Art

Framing: Framed (Faux-wood molded plastic frame)

Frame Dimensions: 301mm x 231mm (Approx. 11.8" x 9.1")

Glass: None (Open-face design)

Condition: Used / Vintage

Item Description

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage etched copper plate reproduction of John Speed's historic 1610 map of Essex, England.

Unlike standard paper prints, this piece is crafted on a textured, solid metallic copper sheet. This gives the cartographic details, coastlines, and typography a striking three-dimensional relief texture that beautifully catches the light.

The historic design features the county divided into hundreds. A row of heraldic shields representing "The Earles of Essex" runs along the top border. An inset town plan of Colchester sits in the lower-left corner.

The copper plate is mounted directly into a vintage, molded plastic frame finished to look like dark, carved wood with a gold-tone inner accent border. It is designed to be displayed open-face without glass, allowing you to fully appreciate the authentic sheen and engraved textures of the metal.

A wonderful statement piece for collectors of British county history, vintage metalwork art, or classic English estate decor.

Dimensions: 301 mm Wide x 231 mm High (Approx. 11.8 inches x 9.1 inches)

Condition Notes

Copper Plate: Great vintage shape with a rich tone and vibrant metallic sheen.

Patina: Light natural aging and minor surface oxidation present consistent with a vintage item.

Frame: Molded plastic faux-wood frame is structurally sound and holds the plate securely.

Wear: Minor surface scuffs, light dust in crevices, and small scratches to the plastic border from normal display/handling.

Glass: None (designed from the factory as an open-face metal panel).