Bonnie Prince Charlie Engraving

[Erikm]

Just something I picked up anyone every seen one like this maybe know the age? Engraving of Bonnie Prince Charlie,signed by the engraver A.J.Skrimshire

[Jock Scot]

Might I suggest you send(email) your picture to the museum at Fort William,Scotland. They are very knowledgable about Bonny Prince Charlie and such things.I am sure you can google them for an adress.

[Erikm]

Thanks Jock for the advice will do

[BoldHighlander]

I ran across the original of this engraving a couple days ago & recalled it was done when he was a youngster.
I did a bit of searching just now & came up with the following about the original painting:

Prince Charles Edward Stuart
studio of Antonio David
oil on canvas, feigned oval, circa 1729-1732
25 in. x 19 in. (635 mm x 483 mm)
Purchased, 1876
On display Beningbrough Hall, on Floor 1: Lady Chesterfield's Dressing Room at Beningbrough Hall

http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/po...rNo=0&role=sit

[Erikm]

Wow bold thanks for the info! I really did not think I would win the item, but I am very glad I did.
Now just to find a great place to display it

[BoldHighlander]

Wow bold thanks for the info! you think this might be an original?

Hi Erik,

I'm not sure as I'm not familiar with A.J.Skrimshire. Of course its a copy of the painting done by Antonio David, but perhaps someone else here can shed light upon A.J.Skrimshire or follow Jock's advice.

See any dates upon it?

[BoldHighlander]

I couldn't find anything on A.J.Skrimshire, but the style of engraving is called Mezzotint, and basically is a lost art. I found examples ranging from late 18th century to very early 20th century. This seem's to have been a popular art form during the Victorian era.

UPDATE:
I believe the engravers / artist full name is Alfred J. Skrimshire. I couldn't locate much info on him (other than he's British), but did find two works done by him during early 20th century.

I'll keep digging ;-)

[Erikm]

Bold thanks so much for all the info No dates anywere so it could be from any of those time frames,I will have to read up on Mezzotint.

[BoldHighlander]

Bold thanks so much for all the info

No problem
No matter what the year, I think it's a pretty cool find!

[Cynthia]

I can't help you with any information, but I think it's wonderful! It also sounds like you're having fun finding out about the piece. Enjoy!