{"product_id":"antique-dog-book-plate-engraving-framed-in-ornate-11x14-gold-silver-frame","title":"Antique Dog Book Plate Engraving Framed in Ornate 11x14 Gold-Silver Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Dog Book Plate Engraving in Custom Ornate Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully charming antique wood-engraved book plate depicting a dignified spotted dog standing upright with a walking cane and cushion, rendered with remarkable detail and Victorian-era character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original engraving was carefully removed from an antique children’s book and professionally presented in a substantial 11 x 14 decorative frame with layered matting to showcase the illustration as a refined piece of wall art. The frame is approximately 1 1\/4\" thick.  The image itself measures approximately 5 x 7 inches and retains the warm, softly toned paper that only age can produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of the page includes a story titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A Devoted Mother,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recounting a touching tale of a cat and her kittens being rescued from a burning house. This text on the reverse confirms the print’s origin as a book illustration and adds an additional layer of historical interest and storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraving appears to be a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a relief printing technique widely used in the 19th century for illustrated books and periodicals. Fine line work, crisp detail, and the artist’s small signature or initials with the date mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“91”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visible in the lower corner suggest an illustration created or published in 1891.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the late Victorian era, wood engravings were the primary means of reproducing artwork in books and magazines before modern photographic printing. These illustrations were hand-carved into blocks of hardwood and printed with incredible precision. Animal imagery, especially dogs, was highly popular and often appeared in educational books, storybooks, and decorative publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whimsical canine portrait captures the anthropomorphic humor and refined illustration style beloved during the 19th century. Its unusual composition and expressive detail make it a particularly engaging piece for dog lovers, collectors of antique prints, and those who appreciate literary and decorative history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece has been thoughtfully reframed using:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ornate 11 x 14 frame with a warm metallic finish that reads as a soft antique gold with silver undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory acid-free matting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional inner decorative mat to highlight the original engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass front for protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial framing elevates this small engraving into a striking decorative artwork suitable for a study, library, gallery wall, or traditional interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique paper shows expected age toning and minor signs of wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse retains printed story text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame is newly assembled and in excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall framed size: 11 x 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible engraving size: approximately 5 x 7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece combines everything we treasure: literary history, antique printmaking, charming animal imagery, and custom presentation. Though modest in scale, the engraving carries tremendous personality and has been framed to create a dramatic, heirloom-quality statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish country interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibrary and study décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique print collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian and literary enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA singular decorative piece for interiors that are layered, considered, and never rushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581474009223,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/IMG-5523.png?v=1778364741","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/antique-dog-book-plate-engraving-framed-in-ornate-11x14-gold-silver-frame","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}