QUICKSILVER ROYAL MAIL COLOURED AQUATINT PRINT

Display stand is for photographic purposes only and not included.

Print production date likely late 19th century

Approximate Dimensions: Frame Size - 321mm x 226mm (12.6" x 8.9")

Condition: Excellent

The Quicksilver Royal Mail, depicted in this colour  print by Charles Hunt after James Pollard, offers a historical glimpse into the Royal Mail's past. Published in 1835 by Ackermann & Co., the print vividly captures a stagecoach of the Quicksilver Royal Mail, a renowned mail delivery service between London and Exeter in the early 19th century. The stagecoach, depicted speeding along a country road, laden with passengers and luggage, symbolizes the swiftness associated with mail delivery during that era.

The Royal Mail Coaches, including the Quicksilver, attained legendary status, with town clocks set by their arrivals and fines imposed for delays. Guards faced challenges, including an infamous incident where the Quicksilver's horses were attacked by an escaped lion. The print itself is a visual representation of historical significance, reflecting the importance and speed of the Royal Mail service in the public imagination.

Item Specifics:

  • Print production date: Late 19th century
  • Manufacturer: Charles Hunt after James Pollard
  • Material: Colour print
  • Dimensions: Frame Size - 321mm x 226mm (12.6" x 8.9")
  • Additional note: Display stand is for photographic purposes only and not included.