The Representation of the Drawing of the State-Lottery at Guildhall, 1763.
[After Benjamin Cole]
Engraving, 18th century watermark, platemark 185 x 300mm (7¼ x 11¾"). Trimmed to platemark; false margins added.
Interior of the Guildhall in London with lottery drums to either side of a platform. Between them seven officials seated behind draped table, with officials standing at either end handing over drawn tickets. Public in foreground awaiting results. Copy, or altered plate, relating to a plate first issued in the New Universal Magazine as a representation of the 1751 state lottery.
[Ref: 43830] £160.00
Engraving, 18th century watermark, platemark 185 x 300mm (7¼ x 11¾"). Trimmed to platemark; false margins added.
Interior of the Guildhall in London with lottery drums to either side of a platform. Between them seven officials seated behind draped table, with officials standing at either end handing over drawn tickets. Public in foreground awaiting results. Copy, or altered plate, relating to a plate first issued in the New Universal Magazine as a representation of the 1751 state lottery.
[Ref: 43830] £160.00