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Plate IX. To the Right Hon.ble Lord Bangor, This Plate Representing a Complete Perspective View of all the Machinery of a Bleach Mill, upon the Newest and most approved Constructions. Consisting of the Wash Mill, Rubbing Boards moved by a Crank, and Beetling Engine for Glazing the Cloth, with a View of the Boiling House. Is most respectfully Inscribed by his Lordships obedient humble Servant. Wm. Hincks.
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Fine stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins.
An interior view of a mill where three men and a woman are engaged in washing, rubbing, glazing and boiling fabric. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19682] £400.00
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Fine stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins.
An interior view of a mill where three men and a woman are engaged in washing, rubbing, glazing and boiling fabric. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19682] £400.00
Henry Cruger Esq.r.
W. Hincks del et sculp.
Publish'd as the Act directs, March 11th 1783 by W.m Hincks.
Rare stipple, platemark 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3"). Small margins.
A bust portrait of Henry Cruger (1739-1827), an American and British merchant who is the only person in history to have be elected to both the Parliament of Great Britain and the New York State Senate. Born in New York to a political and mechant family, his uncle and grandfather both serving as mayor of New York, Cruger left America in 1757 having graduated from Kings College, now Columbia University. He was placed in his family's merchant firm in Bristol, where he was elected as MP for the Whig party. He was elected for two terms 1774-1780 and 1784-1790. As an MP he criticized Britain's increasing failing relationship with its colonies and campaigned for conciliation with America. Following American Independence Cruger returned to New York where he was elected to the New York State Senate as a Federalist.
[Ref: 41432] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
W. Hincks del et sculp.
Publish'd as the Act directs, March 11th 1783 by W.m Hincks.
Rare stipple, platemark 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3"). Small margins.
A bust portrait of Henry Cruger (1739-1827), an American and British merchant who is the only person in history to have be elected to both the Parliament of Great Britain and the New York State Senate. Born in New York to a political and mechant family, his uncle and grandfather both serving as mayor of New York, Cruger left America in 1757 having graduated from Kings College, now Columbia University. He was placed in his family's merchant firm in Bristol, where he was elected as MP for the Whig party. He was elected for two terms 1774-1780 and 1784-1790. As an MP he criticized Britain's increasing failing relationship with its colonies and campaigned for conciliation with America. Following American Independence Cruger returned to New York where he was elected to the New York State Senate as a Federalist.
[Ref: 41432] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Plate V. To the Right Hon.ble Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, This Plate representing a Perspective View of a Scutch Mill, with the Method of Breaking the Flax with groved Rollers, and Scutching it with Blades fixt on a Shaft, both turn'd by the Main Wheel, Great Improvements in the Method of Breaking and Scutching of Flax. Is most respectfully Dedicated by his Lordships obedient and much obliged humble Servant, W.m Hincks.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by W.m Hincks, July 4.th 1783.
Stipple, sheet 345 x 420mm (13½ x 16½"). Trimmed to plate, nicks and tears at edges. Small holes on image.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60381] £380.00
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by W.m Hincks, July 4.th 1783.
Stipple, sheet 345 x 420mm (13½ x 16½"). Trimmed to plate, nicks and tears at edges. Small holes on image.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60381] £380.00
Plate IX. To the Right Hon.ble Lord Bangor, This Plate Representing a Complete Perspective View of all the Machinery of a Bleach Mill, upon the Newest and most approved Constructions. Consisting of the Wash Mill, Rubbing Boards moved by a Crank, and Beetling Engine for Glazing the Cloth, with a View of the Boiling House. Is most respectfully Inscribed by his Lordships obedient humble Servant. W.m Hincks.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by W.m Hincks Aug.t 23, 1783.
Stipple, sheet 340 x 415mm (13¼ x 16¼"). Trimmed to plate on two sides, nicks at edges.
An interior view of a mill where three men and a woman are engaged in washing, rubbing, glazing and boiling fabric. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60378] £380.00
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by W.m Hincks Aug.t 23, 1783.
Stipple, sheet 340 x 415mm (13¼ x 16¼"). Trimmed to plate on two sides, nicks at edges.
An interior view of a mill where three men and a woman are engaged in washing, rubbing, glazing and boiling fabric. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60378] £380.00
Plate V. To the Right Hon.ble Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, This Plate representing a Perspective View of a Scutch Mill, with the Method of Breaking the Flax with groved Rollers, and Scutching it with Blades fixt on a Shaft, both turn'd by the Main Wheel, Great Improvements in the Method of Breaking and Scutching of Flax. Is most respectfully Dedicated by his Lordships obedient and much obliged humble Servant, W.m Hincks.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Coloured stipple, sheet 345 x 425mm (13½ x 16¾). Trimmed to plate.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60388] £360.00
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Coloured stipple, sheet 345 x 425mm (13½ x 16¾). Trimmed to plate.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 60388] £360.00
Plate V. To the Right Hon.ble Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, This Plate representing a Perspective View of a Scutch Mill, with the Method of Breaking the Flax with groved Rollers, and Scutching it with Blades fixt on a Shaft, both turn'd by the Main Wheel, Great Improvements in the Method of Breaking and Scutching of Flax. Is most respectfully Dedicated by his Lordships obedient and much obliged humble Servant, Wm. Hincks.
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Very fine stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins, crease bottom left.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19676] £400.00
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Very fine stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins, crease bottom left.
An interior view of a 'scutch' mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fibre. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19676] £400.00
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[Part set: 9 Plates of 12 from Illustrations of the Irish Linen Industry.]
W.m. Hincks delin et sculp.
London, Published as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20 1791.
Stipples; early rich impressions. Plate: 410 x 345mm (16 x 13½"). Trimmed. Some repairs.
Part set of nine plates from a series of twelve from William Hinck's (1773-1791) 'Illustration of the Irish Linen Industry' first published in 1783. The series depicts all the processes involved in the making of linen from sowing the flax seed through the preparation of the cloth for export. (For Plates I, II and XII of the series see refs: 28599, 28598 and 28593.)
Abbey Life: 444.
[Ref: 36544] £2,900.00 view all images for this item
W.m. Hincks delin et sculp.
London, Published as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20 1791.
Stipples; early rich impressions. Plate: 410 x 345mm (16 x 13½"). Trimmed. Some repairs.
Part set of nine plates from a series of twelve from William Hinck's (1773-1791) 'Illustration of the Irish Linen Industry' first published in 1783. The series depicts all the processes involved in the making of linen from sowing the flax seed through the preparation of the cloth for export. (For Plates I, II and XII of the series see refs: 28599, 28598 and 28593.)
Abbey Life: 444.
[Ref: 36544] £2,900.00 view all images for this item
Plate XI. To the Right Hon.ble Lord Viscount Kingsborough. This Plate representing a Perspective View of the Lapping Room, with the Measuring, Crisping, or Folding the Cloth in Lengths, Picking the Laps or Lengths, Tying in the Clips, acting by the Mechanic power of the Laver to press the Cloth round & firm, and Sealing it preparatory to its going to the Linen Hall; Is most humbly Inscribed by his Lordship's obedient humble Servant. Wm. Hincks.
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins, few repairs with slight tear at bottom.
An interior view of a room in a mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding and binding cloth into lengths. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19683] £400.00
Wm. Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Stipple. Plate 353 x 424mm. 13¾ x 16¾". Large margins, few repairs with slight tear at bottom.
An interior view of a room in a mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding and binding cloth into lengths. From William Hincks illustrations depicting the Irish Linen Industry.
[Ref: 19683] £400.00
Plate XI. To the Right Hon.ble Lord Viscount Kingsborough, This Plate representing a Perspective View of a Lapping Room, with the Measuring, Crisping or Folding the Cloth in Lengths, Picking the Laps or Lengths, Tying in the Clips, acting by the mechanic power of the Laver to press the Cloth round & firm, and Sealing it preparatory to its going to the Linen Hall, Is most humbly Inscribed by his Lordships obedient humble Servant, W.m Hincks.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Very fine stipple. Plate 340 x 420mm. 13½ x 16½". Tear in edge of plate top right.
An interior view of a Lapping Room, with the linen being measured, rolled and bundled, ready for sale. From William Hincks' illustrations depicting the Irish linen Industry.
[Ref: 21095] £400.00
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20. 1791.
Very fine stipple. Plate 340 x 420mm. 13½ x 16½". Tear in edge of plate top right.
An interior view of a Lapping Room, with the linen being measured, rolled and bundled, ready for sale. From William Hincks' illustrations depicting the Irish linen Industry.
[Ref: 21095] £400.00
To the Very Respectable the Linen Merchants and Manufacturers of Ireland, The Conductors of that Great and Beneficial Staple of our Country; This Perspective View of the Linen Hall in Dublin, with the Boxes and Bales of Linen ready for Exportation, the Emblems of their Industry, Is Dedicated by their obedient humble Servant, Wm. Hincks. Plate XII.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 349 x 425mm (13¾ x 16¾"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate XII of Manufacturer in Irish Linen: exterior of a large three-storey building with five arched entrances in the lowest storey in the central section, a clock set in a triangular pediment above, where men are gathered around crates and bales of cloth, one sitting to right, writing, resting his paper on a bale, others standing to left, talking while a workman piles up bales.
[Ref: 28593] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 349 x 425mm (13¾ x 16¾"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate XII of Manufacturer in Irish Linen: exterior of a large three-storey building with five arched entrances in the lowest storey in the central section, a clock set in a triangular pediment above, where men are gathered around crates and bales of cloth, one sitting to right, writing, resting his paper on a bale, others standing to left, talking while a workman piles up bales.
[Ref: 28593] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
To the Right Hon.ble Lord Visc.t Kilwarlin and Fairford, and Knight of the Shire for the County of Downe; This Perspective View of a Bleach Green taken in the County of Downe, Shewing the methods of Wet & Dry Bleaching, and the outside View of Bleach Mill, on the most approved construction: Is most gratefully Dedicated by his Lordship’s very respectful humble Servant, Wm. Hincks. Plate X.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 349 x 420mm (13¾ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate X: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with a house on a hill to right, strips of cloth stretched out on the slope in front, men working outside a Bleaching Mill below, some washing linen in a trough, another sprinkling strips with a hose, with a couple reclining under a gnarled tree on a height in the foreground, a man riding over a bridge across the river, next to a mill, beyond to left and mountains in the background.
[Ref: 28594] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 349 x 420mm (13¾ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate X: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with a house on a hill to right, strips of cloth stretched out on the slope in front, men working outside a Bleaching Mill below, some washing linen in a trough, another sprinkling strips with a hose, with a couple reclining under a gnarled tree on a height in the foreground, a man riding over a bridge across the river, next to a mill, beyond to left and mountains in the background.
[Ref: 28594] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
To the Right Hon.ble Arthur Trevor, Viscount Dungannon and Baron of Older-Fleet in the County of Antrim; This Plate representing the Brown Linen Market at Banbridge in the County of Downe, This Weaver’s holding up their Pieces of Linen to View, the Bleachers elevated on Forms examining its Quality; Is most respectfully Dedicated by his Lordships most obedient Servant, Wm. Hincks. Plate VIII.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 351 x 431mm (13¾ x 17"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate VIII: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a crowd of men and women at the top of a slope, by the corner of an arcaded building, one inspecting a cloth, in front of a horse and foal, others waving rolls of cloth; women selling goods at two tables either side of the road and figures grouped in front of houses on the slope to left, a bridge curving over the river at the foot and people on the path ascending the hill beyond.
[Ref: 28595] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 351 x 431mm (13¾ x 17"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate VIII: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a crowd of men and women at the top of a slope, by the corner of an arcaded building, one inspecting a cloth, in front of a horse and foal, others waving rolls of cloth; women selling goods at two tables either side of the road and figures grouped in front of houses on the slope to left, a bridge curving over the river at the foot and people on the path ascending the hill beyond.
[Ref: 28595] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
To the Right Honorable Randal William Mc. Donnell Earl of Antrim, Viscount Dunluce, Baron of Antrim, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Antrim, and Knight of the Most Honorable Military Order of Bath, This Plate, representing the common Method of Beetling, Scutching and Hackling the Flax, Is Inscribed by his Lordships grateful humble servant, Wm. Hincks. Plate IV.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 336 x 419mm (13¼ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate IV: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a simple interior, where women are hacking at bundles of flax, holding them over wooden posts, another is twisting a bundle of it, a man standing to right is carding a bundle over combs set in a bench in front of him and a girl is carding another bundle on a stone, using a roller, on the left, with a little girl playing with a dog in the foreground.
[Ref: 28597] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 336 x 419mm (13¼ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate IV: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a simple interior, where women are hacking at bundles of flax, holding them over wooden posts, another is twisting a bundle of it, a man standing to right is carding a bundle over combs set in a bench in front of him and a girl is carding another bundle on a stone, using a roller, on the left, with a little girl playing with a dog in the foreground.
[Ref: 28597] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
To the Right Hon.ble and Hon.ble Members of Parliament and Glorious Volunteers of Ireland, The Protectors of our Liberty & Commerce. This View taken near Hillsborough in the County of Downe, Representing Pulling the Flax when grown, Hooking or putting it up to Dry, Ripling or saving the Seed, and Boging or burying it in Water. Is Dedicated with zealous wished for the everlasting harmony & happiness of England & Ireland by their obedient hum.ble Serv.t Wm. Hincks. Plate II.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 350 x 412mm (13¾ x 16¼"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate II: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with women gathering and binding flax in a field to right, loading it onto a cart, another passing it over a comb on a bench, under a tree, a third holding up a bundle behind her and a man standing in a pool in front, twisting a bundle to drain it; with a waterfall , mountains and a church in the background.
[Ref: 28598] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 350 x 412mm (13¾ x 16¼"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate II: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with women gathering and binding flax in a field to right, loading it onto a cart, another passing it over a comb on a bench, under a tree, a third holding up a bundle behind her and a man standing in a pool in front, twisting a bundle to drain it; with a waterfall , mountains and a church in the background.
[Ref: 28598] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
To His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland; His Royal Highness Prince Edward; His Grace the Duke of Leinster; the Earls of Clanriacarde, Westmeath, Inchiquin, Drogheda, Tyrone, Shannon, Clanbrassil, Mornington, Courtown, Charlemount, Bective and Ely, Knights of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick. This View taken near Scaroa in the County of Downe, representing Ploughing, Sowing the Flax Seed and Harrowing; Is Dedicated by their most obedient and respectful humble Servant Wm. Hincks. Plate I.
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 350 x 419mm (13¾ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate I: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with a man turning a plough, drawn by four horses, another whipping them along, a third scattering seed and a fourth coming after them, driving a pair of oxen, with women and children sitting, picnicking under a tree to left, a thatched cottage to right and a large building, coach and horses in the background to left.
[Ref: 28599] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
W.m Hincks delin. et sculp.
London, Publish'd as the Act directs by R. Pollard, Spafields June 20, 1791.
Stipple and etching. 350 x 419mm (13¾ x 16½"). Trimmed and some creasing.
Plate I: of Manufacturer in Irish Linen; a landscape with a man turning a plough, drawn by four horses, another whipping them along, a third scattering seed and a fourth coming after them, driving a pair of oxen, with women and children sitting, picnicking under a tree to left, a thatched cottage to right and a large building, coach and horses in the background to left.
[Ref: 28599] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Mr. Wm. Shipley, whose Public Spirit gave rise to the Society Instituted at London, for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
W. Hincks fecit.
[n.d., 1786.]
Rare stipple with soft-ground etching, 175 x 120mm. 7 x 4¾". Slight crease
Finely engraved oval portrait of William Shipley (1714 - 1803), Founder of St Martin's Lane Academy and the Society of Arts. By and after William Hincks (1752 - 1797) for the Society's ‘Transactions’, Vol. IV.
DNB.
[Ref: 19037] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
W. Hincks fecit.
[n.d., 1786.]
Rare stipple with soft-ground etching, 175 x 120mm. 7 x 4¾". Slight crease
Finely engraved oval portrait of William Shipley (1714 - 1803), Founder of St Martin's Lane Academy and the Society of Arts. By and after William Hincks (1752 - 1797) for the Society's ‘Transactions’, Vol. IV.
DNB.
[Ref: 19037] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)