Old engraving 1898, Old balance, seesaw • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1898, on old balances: beam, column, roman balance • original document and not a simple reproduction • sheet size: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for framing • more than 120 years old of age, the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • this piece is signed by jacques maurice dessertenne, (1867-1962), french painter and illustrator of architecture, anatomical and zoological plates, particularly ornithological • lithograph extracted from an old larousse encyclopedia in french, a true time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. • the sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my store or send me a message if you are looking for particular subjects, I offer a large number of subjects • for the purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction.

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