Lot Essay
Eleazar Alkin was of German origin but worked in London between 1720-1738 and published his 'Natural History of Birds' which included 306 plates.
The Bengla water rail
Details
Eleazar Alkin, circa 1736
The Bengla water rail
hand coloured engraving
10 x 7¾ in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm.)
and a hand coloured print of a bird by George Edwards (1694-1773); a print of Columbia Pigeons by Milne and Turvey; and a Verre eglomese glass panel of a beehive on a gold ground.
four in the lot (4)
The Bengla water rail
hand coloured engraving
10 x 7¾ in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm.)
and a hand coloured print of a bird by George Edwards (1694-1773); a print of Columbia Pigeons by Milne and Turvey; and a Verre eglomese glass panel of a beehive on a gold ground.
four in the lot (4)
Special notice
Please note that no condition report is stated in this description.
Also note that this lot will be removed to the warehouse of Cadogan Tate Ltd. if not cleared by 1.00 p.m. on 21 November 2002.
Please refer to "Storage and Collection" on page 174 of the printed catalogue.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot does not include "a glass panel of a beehive" and that three items only are now included in this lot.