A large paper sheet depicting a dense blackletter memorial inscription within an ornate decorative border. The rubbing has a strong monochrome contrast and a flat folded format, giving it a bold ecclesiastical appearance with clear decorative framing.
The visible church memorial subject and reverse details add documentary interest and make the piece appealing to collectors of ecclesiastical paper ephemera and historic memorial imagery.
Dimensions: Approx. 56 cm x 36 cm
Weight: Approx. 15 g
Material: Paper
Design: Gothic script memorial inscription with decorative border in brass rubbing style
Era: Late 19th to early 20th century, attributed based on reverse stamps and associated names
Origin: United Kingdom, attributed based on subject and reverse markings
Maker / Marks: Reverse includes “Thos. Pratt & Sons, Church Furnishers, 24 Tavistock St. Strand London” and “From Rev. K.F. Gibbs, Aldenham Vicarage, Watford”
CONDITION:
Visible fold lines run across the sheet, consistent with storage and handling. Creasing, light surface wear, and small age-related marks are present, with a few small tears and minor holes along fold intersections where the paper has weakened. There is light discolouration and toning, particularly to the reverse, and the edges show slight wear. The print remains clear and legible with strong contrast, and the sheet is structurally intact overall. A well-preserved example for its type.
PLEASE NOTE:
This item is sold as seen and in good faith, exactly as described and photographed. This appears to be a paper brass rubbing relating to Aldenham Church, with the visible inscription and reverse markings providing the basis for the attribution. The paper has been inspected visually only and shows fold-related wear, creasing, minor tears, small holes and age-related marks as described. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting, photography, and screen settings. Questions are welcome, and offers may be sent to interested buyers at our discretion. Returns are accepted if you are not satisfied, in accordance with eBay policy.
A characterful Aldenham Church brass rubbing with strong appeal for collectors of ecclesiastical history, monumental brasses and historic paper ephemera.
A historically interesting ecclesiastical-style piece with strong genealogical and display appeal, ideal for collectors or framing.
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