Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations
€ 440
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Mapmaker / artist
Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654-1725) was a prominent engraver and publisher based in Nuremberg during the early 18th century. He produced an extensive range o
Sheet size
36 × 56 cm (14.2 × 22.0 in)
Reference
BG-13892-9
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Very good condition. The engraving has retained its bright, vibrant colors and intricate detail, representative of Weigel's craftsmanship. The margins are intact, with only minor age-toning consistent with its age.
About this sheet
Andere Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations, 1718
Detailed description: This beautifully hand-colored copper engraving, printed in Nuremberg in 1718 by Johann Ernst Adelbulner, presents the coats of arms of various European empires and kingdoms.
Created by Christoph Weigel, this map is taken from his Bequemer Schul- und Reisen-Atlas, also known as Atlas scholasticus et itinerarius, which he produced in collaboration with Professor Johann David Köhler. The engraving includes elaborate heraldic symbols representing the grandeur of European monarchies, complete with historical annotations.
Details: Cartographer: Christoph Weigel Title: Andere Wappen-Charte Derer Europaeischen Kaiserthümer und Koenigreiche mit beygefügter historischer Erklärung Publisher, Year: Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
This historical engraving serves as a stunning representation of European heraldry, displaying the coats of arms of various empires and kingdoms alongside detailed historical annotations, providing a fascinating glimpse into the power structures and heritage of early 18th-century Europe.
