On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Enmore Castle, in Somersetshire, the Seat of the Earl of Egmont." Offered with the original sheet describing the house.
DATE PRINTED: 1783, dated on the print.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19 x 15.5 cm, 7.5 x 6 inches (medium) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by W. Watts from a drawing by Charles George Perceval. William Watts (London 1752–1851 Cobham, Surrey) was an English line-engraver. Charles George Perceval, 2nd Baron Arden PC FRS (1 October 1756 – 5 July 1840) was a British politician.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'The Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in Great Britain and Wales in a Collection of Select Views, engraved by W. Angus. From Pictures and Drawings by the most eminent artists, with descriptions of each view'.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Very good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Enmore Castle is a historic building in the village of Enmore, Somerset, England. It is a Grade II listed building. Enmore was the seat of the family of William Malet who built a great house, although the original date of construction is uncertain. The house passed to Elizabeth Malet who married John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. In 1664 it included a hall, chapel and 20 hearths. The building was still standing in 1727. It was bought at some time before 1751 by John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont who over the next five years erected the first version of the present castle. The building consisted of a square surround an inner court which was 86 feet (26 m) by 78 feet (24 m). The surrounding walls had square towers at the corners and semicircular turrets on each of the sides including around the doors, all were topped with battlements. Much of the building, including the offices and stables, was underground and accessed via the dry 40 feet (12 m) wide moat which was entered by a tunnel from the park. There is some evidence of a drawbridge over the moat and Stew ponds. It included an armoury, music and picture galleries, a library, and a state dining room. The rooms were hung with tapestries which, after their sale were hung at Combe Sydenham and subsequently in the Bridgwater council chamber.
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