19th Century Miniature Print King William IV English Royal Family 1831 by John Fairburn

This is the perfect item for anyone who loves antique Tinsels prints, the British Royal Family, British history and rare and decorative art and antiques. This is one of a matching pair, each sold separately.
This pretty little hand coloured engraving of King William IV was published by John Fairburn of 44 Barbican, London in 1831. John Fairburn was a popular bookseller and publisher, particularly known for his Theatrical publications.

The engraving has been cut down in the Victorian period and applied to black paper/backing behind a gold card mount. The engraving is housed in its original stained wood frame complete with gilt slip; this genuine miniature engraving depicts William IV (b 1765 – d 1837) who was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 1830 until his death in 1837. He was the third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and penultimate monarch of Britain's House of Hanover.

His wife was Queen Adelaide (b 1792 – d 1849). The pair was crowned King and Queen on September the 8th 1831. Queen Adelaide was a popular Queen with the British people as they respected her modesty, liked how she improved William's wayward behaviour.

Measuring: Frame width 5 ¼ inch (13.5 cm) by height 6 ¼ inch (16 cm). Aperture width 3 inch (7.5 cm) by height 4 inch (10 cm).

Condition: Light surface wear and minor discolouration to paper commensurate with age.

Item id:15148