Sign up for our newsletter and get £30 OFF

Item details

Height

77.5 cm

Width

60.0 cm

Depth

2.0 cm

Wear conditions Wear conditions

Excellent

Wear conditions

Excellent

Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.

Good

May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.

Average

Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.

Apparent Wear and Tear

Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.

Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.

Description

This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814.

This historic and very rare map was drawn and engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, New General Atlas, Edinburgh. 

The map is very detailed and the various colours - yellow, grey and green - beautifully highlight the different natural and political divisions of Italy as it was before the Italian Unification which was completed in 1870.

The top right corner has a further small map of the Island of Elba which is accentuated in red.

It is signed 'R. Scott Sculpt.' in the bottom right corner and is numbered '26'.

This map is very clean and is set in a beautiful ebonised and gilded frame.

Add this fascinating antique map to a special wall in your home and this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 77.5 x Width 60 x Depth 2

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 1 inch

Robert Scott (13 November 1777–1841) was a Scottish engraver. The son of Grizell and Robert Scott, he was born on 13 November 1777 at Lanark, where his father was a skinner. He attended the grammar school at Musselburgh, and at the age of ten was articled to Andrew Robertson, an engraver at Edinburgh; there he also worked in the Trustees' Academy. Among his pupils were John Burnet, John Horsburgh, and James Stewart. He died early in 1841.
Scott first became known for some plates in James Anderson of Herminston's The Bee for 1793 and 1794, and a set of Views of Seats and Scenery chiefly in the Environs of Edinburgh, from drawings by Alexander Carse and Andrew Wilson, published in 1795 and 1796. He made the most of his abilities, and was known in his day for his small book illustrations; he carried on a manufactory in Parliament Stairs, Edinburgh, employing many assistants.

Scott's most significant work was in landscape. He engraved the illustrations to George Barry's History of the Orkney Islands, 1805, and to Scenery of Allan Ramsay's Gentle Shepherd, 1808; he also for many years contributed plates to the Scots Magazine, and put in the landscape backgrounds of some of those for John Bell's Poets of Great Britain.

He was employed by Henry Mozley, publisher at Gainsborough (the father of Thomas Mozley and James Bowling Mozley), for whose edition of James Thomson's The Seasons (1804), he engraved four plates after John Burnet. Scott's last work was a set of twenty views of ‘Scenery of Edinburgh and Midlothian,' 1838, from drawings by his son, William Bell Scott. By his final years he had obtained a prestigious studio at 65 Princes Street and was living at 15 Lauriston Street in the Tollcross area of Edinburgh. Both buildings are now demolished.

 

Condition report:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Material
Paper
Manufactured
1800s
Item location
London, United Kingdom
Period
19th Century
Designer
John Horsburgh
Condition
Refurbished

Cancellations

We offer free cancellations and full refund for orders cancelled before dispatching. View full policy.

Returns

We have a 14 days returns guarantee for orders within the UK and European Union. View full policy.

Free UK Mainland delivery.

Estimated delivery time

Less than one week

Free collection available

Yes

Similar Fine Art Prints

View more like this

More from this seller

Choose a Wish List

You can add this item to an existing wish list or create a new wish list

Create Wish List

Give your wish list a memorable name such as "remarkable sideboards"
Professional
Top seller
5.0 / 5
Located in London, United Kingdom
  • Selling at Vinterior since 2016
  • 246 sales
  • Ships from London, United Kingdom
Regent Antiques was established in London in 1980. Born out of a natural love for art and beautiful objects, we have been a highly respected member of the antique fraternity ever since. Industry bodies of which we are a member include LAPADA and CINOA. We specialize in English and Continental furniture, silver, porcelain, and antique and contemporary decorative items. Our mission is to provide an enjoyable and seamless buying experience that delivers the finest pieces to all corners of the globe so that they can be cherished for generations.

Seller Reviews

Cancellations and Returns

Our Terms of sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendors (including Professional Vendors and Non-Professional Vendors (as defined in the Site Terms)) fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with Vinterior just as exceptional as the items.

We've extended our usual return period for the holidays. Any purchases made in December 2023 on gifting items can be returned up until 31 January 2024.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything on the Site, and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller on the listing page of the Site.

Customers shall receive the same level of consumer protection on purchases irrespective of whether they are buying from a Professional Vendor or Non-Professional Vendor.

Should you have any questions regarding your transaction, please contact the Vendor in the first instance.

Can I cancel an order?

If a Customer changes their mind or decides for any other reason that they do not want to purchase the Goods before the Goods have been dispatched, they can cancel the order on the Site and receive a refund.

The right to cancel does not apply to the following types of Goods, which are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to the customer’s specific requirements. If in doubt, the Customer can contact the Vendor via the Site.

If the Customer cancels an order after an item has already been marked as dispatched for delivery, the costs of delivery are non-refundable.

To cancel the order, the Customer must follow the cancellation procedure on the Site by clicking on Create Cancellation on the order page.

Can I return an item?

Consumers based in the UK and European Union can request to return the Goods on Vinterior up to 14 days after the Goods have been received. Once accepted, the buyer is in charge of the shipment and should organise it as soon as possible (except in the case of a return of faulty Goods).

To initiate a return, the Customer must click on Create a return on the order page on the Site. In the return request, the reason for the return must be included along with photos of any damage of the Goods, if faulty.

As with cancellations, the right to return an item does not apply to the following types of Goods, which are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to the Customer’s specific requirements.

Additionally, the Customer may not return an item for "inaccurate listing” reason when its dimensions or other characteristics do not fit its requirements. We strongly recommend that buyer measures all access areas prior to making a purchase.

If in doubt, the Customer can contact the Vendor via the Site.

In case of a return, the costs of delivery (i.e., outbound delivery costs when Goods are sent from the Vendor to a Customer) are non-refundable.

The Customer is responsible for organising the return of Goods and for paying delivery costs. Once the item is returned to the Vendor in the same condition, the Vendor will confirm receipt and refund the Customer. If an item is returned to the seller damaged, or in an unsuitable condition, Vinterior will not be able to process the refund and the seller may have to send it back to you (and ask you to cover the delivery costs). All items are inspected on return.

Acting under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, customers may return faulty Goods that are damaged in transportation or the listing on the Site is materially inaccurate, misleading, or misrepresents the Goods. In these cases, the Customer must provide photographic evidence to Vinterior and the Vendor or reject the delivery on arrival.

In case of damage in transit for all items, Vinterior must be informed. Vinterior will then raise an insurance claim on behalf the Vendor with delivery company Proovia. Once the claim is resolved and any relevant decision regarding the insurance has been made, any applicable refunds will be processed.

Please note that vintage items are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is not sufficient grounds for a refund.

Vendors may refuse a return of an item if it has been altered by the Customer in any way.

Neither Vinterior nor the Vendors are liable for any damages or loss sustained in transit via third parties.

Price match guarantee

If you find the same item listed at a lower price (including delivery) elsewhere, we'll match it for you.

For further policy details click here.

Why buy on Vinterior?
  • 14-day return guarantee
  • Top customer service
  • 100% secure payment

How it works

  1. Send a screenshot of the item from the other website with date and time visible.
  2. Send us the link of the item on Vinterior and on the other website.
  3. We'll check that it's the same item from the same seller.
  4. If eligible, Vinterior matches the price.
Request a price match

Successfully added to cart

0 items

Total

£0.00


Log in or register to continue

Forgot password?

Why shop with us

Character
Choosing pre-owned furniture, each piece with its own story, is the fast track to creating a more characterful home.
Sustainable
Buying pre-owned means shopping sustainably and choosing a better future for the planet.
Quality
Our sellers offer quality products and expertise helping you find one-of-a-kind pieces that have stood the test of time.
No lead times
Cut out the long lead times when you buy furniture already in circulation.
Returns guarantee
We offer a 14-day return guarantee & free cancellations.
Customer service
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, with direct access to our highly-rated CX team.