Antique Cricket Engraving William Lillywhite By Charles Hunt 1841 Brighton Repository

Early sporting engravings are always difficult to find, this is why we are thrilled to share with you this rare early Victorian Cricket engraving in its all original frame. It is THE perfect gift for the Cricket enthusiast. 

This delightful, all original engraving was produced here in England in the year 1841. The engraving features the famous Cricketing bowling legend William Lillywhite.

Frederick William Lillywhite (b 1792 – d 1854) was an English cricketer during the game's roundarm era. One of the main protagonists in the legalisation of roundarm, he was one of the most successful bowlers of his era. His status is borne out by his nickname: ‘The Nonpareil’ (The Nonpareil means "unrivaled" or "peerless.")

The print was published by William Henry Goodburn Mason (b 1810 – d 1879), Repository of Arts, Brighton on May the 16th 1841 and engraved by Charles Hunt (b 1803 – d 1877). Charles Hunt was an Aquatint engraver and etcher of sporting prints. William Henry Goodburn Mason was a publisher and printseller, also carver and gilder; 'Printseller and Frame Maker by Appointment to Her Majesty', based in Brighton.

The print is housed behind its original glass in its original bird’s eye maple veneer frame. The backing board features the original retailer’s label! Absolutely incredible!

This is the perfect item for anyone who loves cricket!

Reference: Museum number 1954,0720.10 for similar examples in the British Museum’s online collection.

Measuring: Frame width 8 1/8 inch (20.5 cm) by height 9 ½ inch (24 cm). Aperture width 5 ½ inch (14 cm) by height 6 ¾ inch (17.5 cm).

Condition: Light surface wear commensurate with age.

Item ID:16652