the wonders and beauty of creation a victorian campaign tin plate

a victorian campaign tin plate storm paraffin lamp with a brass burner and single wick

mounted in a simple glazed frame

The Packet Service made Falmouth the information hub of the Empire

prosperity

this tray is a fine example of this punched or chased metalwork decoration

the wonders and beauty of creation a victorian campaign tin platethe wonders and beauty of creation portrayed by Buffon, chateaubriand, Humboldt, Livingstone, ruskin, duffer, Tennent, etc. illustrated with forty engravings on wood. green pictorial cloth binding gilt lettering and gilded edges. spine back edge a little frayed. in very good condition. awarded as a prize in 1875 with hand written dedication on the fly leaf. published by gaul & Inglis around 1865 135mm x 185mm