Engraving by H. Roberts (sculp)
This is the vintage engraving I got last year for my birthday from work coleagues. I came across it since I am sorting the stuff around before the moving. I was a bit sceptical about the genuity. There is a date on the back, saying 1746 and a signature on the front in the right bottom corner.
The drawing seems to be a teaching material of some sorts. The elements of the building are drawn from the front as well as in cross-section. I dont believe this building exists. Its probably made up to direct the attention to different architectural parts.
After a quick research with our friend Google, I found another two engravings on E-bay:
The first one sold by Interestingtreasures. (And just for the sake of argument: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1700s-engraving-H-Roberts-Sculp-amorial-dogs-/380646126966 )
And another one doesnt quite fit with the first two. They have the same style of engraving, and are static. This one is way too energetic. (Sold by: Yesterdaysphotos : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Photo-St-Monday-H-Roberts-sculp-/400490053634)
So to sum up: I think I have genuine vintage engraving from 18th century and it made my day.
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