{"product_id":"1838-henry-blunt-architectural-lithograph-the-english-bridge-shrewsbury-framed-early-victorian-townscape-in-gilt-wood-frame","title":"1838 Henry Blunt Architectural Lithograph 'The English Bridge, Shrewsbury' – Framed Early Victorian Townscape in Gilt Wood Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003efinely rendered piece of 19th-century West Midlands heritage. This early Victorian architectural study depicts \"The English Bridge, Shrewsbury\", drawn by draughtsman and artist Henry Blunt in 1838.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe view looks down the cobbled approach of Shrewsbury's historic 18th-century stone bridge toward the medieval Abbey Church tower rising in the background. Rendered in crisp monochrome pencil and lithographic line work, it captures period details of horse-drawn carts, Georgian balustrades, classical toll pavilions, and pedestrians crossing the River Severn approach.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled \"The English Bridge Shrewsbury\" to the lower left and signed with the date \"Henry Blunt 1838\" in the print to the lower right. Presented in a wide chocolate-brown mat with a gilt inner accent rim, housed within an ornate gold-burnished wooden frame. An atmospheric heritage piece for a study, library wall, or collectors of local English topography.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Henry Blunt (dated 1838 in plate)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject \/ Location: The English Bridge \u0026amp; Abbey approach, Shrewsbury, Shropshire  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Early 19th-century lithographic architectural print  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming: Glazed, wide contrast mat, burnished gilt wood moulding with fine beading  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Frame Width: Approx. 51.5 cm (20.3 in)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Frame Height: Approx. 42 cm (16.5 in)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition. The print shows light, authentic paper age-toning and a few minor historic foxing marks consistent with early Victorian paper, adding to its genuine antiquity. Frame and glass are sound with light cosmetic edge rubbing.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Something Old Story Told","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55057645338961,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4144\/3665\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_832a297a-035e-42c4-bf00-9decf4acb849.jpg?v=1790173939","url":"https:\/\/somethingoldstorytold.com\/products\/1838-henry-blunt-architectural-lithograph-the-english-bridge-shrewsbury-framed-early-victorian-townscape-in-gilt-wood-frame","provider":"Something Old Story Told","version":"1.0","type":"link"}