Antique Pencil Fine Drawing Christmas A Reverie 19thc Illustration by Hinksley 1857 Artwork

Antique Pencil Fine Drawing Christmas A Reverie 19thc Illustration by Hinksley 1857 ArtworkA very detailed one of a kind finely composed drawing in excellent condition. The piece illustrates a humorous scene of a gentleman on a chair surrounded by tiny characters. The drawing is signed J A Hinksley under the title A Reverie. The header of the illustration says Merry Christmas. John Hinsksley was a talented amateur artist. The drawing is almost of professional quality, which is not unusual for the period as it was a regular pastime for the

7 & 1/2" or 19cm height

His pieces are displayed in prestigious museums

Saucer: 5 & 1/2" or 14cm’s in diameter

losses to an item that would have been in hand

the gilt brass has some wear to the gilt colour and slight distortion to the circular holders but overall they look good and are functional

The condition was closely inspected and there are no rips or damages

14 & 1/2" or 37cm length

Emilie’s husband

is a type of unglazed porcelain designed to resemble  marble

1 coffee cup with rim hairline

Images show the item clearly and accurately and are for buyers to inspect carefully pre purchase

These vases were typically mouth-blown