William Hodges 'Barringtonia' Engraving 1777, printed in the 19th Century Theo Strasser (Holland/Australia 1956-)

Theo Strasser (Holland/Australia 1956-)

potential for an earlier origin around 1850

Measurements: 14cm high x 11cm diameter

were traditionally crafted in coin or sterling silver with glass inserts

William Hodges 'Barringtonia' Engraving 1777, printed in the 19th Century Theo Strasser (Holland/Australia 1956-)Engraving on wove paper featuring a Barringtonia flowering plant, printed from the original copper plate prepared for A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, and likely issued in the early 19th century. A finely detailed impression of Hodges botanical study, rendered with the clarity and precision characteristic of late 18th century intaglio engraving. The present sheet, on wove paper, suggests a later impression from the original plate,