For sale is a beautifully preserved, matching trilogy of vintage historical illustration prints tracking the heritage of Scotland's iconic Forth Rail Bridge and the South Queensferry waterfront. This charming narrative triptych covers three distinct historical eras:
- The Night Patrol: A dramatic nighttime scene featuring military searchlights scanning the skies over the Firth of Forth.
- The Battle of the Forth: A striking World War I combat scene depicting British Royal Navy vessels firing upon a blazing enemy Zeppelin airship.
- The Centenary Celebration: A vibrant, crowded modern festival scene complete with a pipe band, historic tollbooth clock tower, and spectators.
The Artist’s Hidden "Easter Egg" Clue:
While the prints are not traditionally signed on the white borders, the illustrator left a fantastic hidden signature inside the crowd scene. One specific character—appearing to be an artist self-portrait wearing sunglasses—features the distinct monogram initials "J.D." printed on his shirt beneath a stylized tree/clover emblem.
Condition & Framing:
- Frames: Housed in three identical, matching warm burr wood-effect frames.
- Mounting: Professionally flat-bonded using high-quality conservation foam-core sandwich mounting to prevent any paper wrinkling or buckling over time behind the glass.
- Dimensions: Each frame measures exactly 44 cm x 34 cm, making them the perfect uniform size to hang as a matching row or gallery wall display.
- Origin: Recently rescued from a clearance in Cornwall, having beautifully traveled the full length of the UK!
Specifications:
- Artist: Unknown (Monogrammed "J.D.")
- Subject: Scottish Maritime / Forth Bridge / Military History
- Material: Glossy Lithograph Print on Conservation Board
- Country of Origin: Scotland / United Kingdom
The set will be packaged with extreme care using heavy-duty bubble wrap to ensure the glass arrives completely safe.
Free delivery included!