Old CHESHIRE Map by John Speed 1611

This classic piece was produced by John Speed the best known mapmaker of the Stuart period. It is a wonderful example of a decorative county map that was produced over 400 years since. This is an antique reproduction of the original hand coloured map and therefore each original map is in itself unique.

Cheshire held a special place in John Speed's heart of which he had this to say

'If affection to my natural producer blind not the judgement of this my survey' began John Speed, who had been born in Cheshire in the early 1550s 'for air and soil ... equals the best', but he went on: 'The climate be cold' even though the county was warmed by its proximity to the Irish Sea, snow and ice not lasting as long as in Shropshire. He considered Cheshire 'wholesome for life', its inhabitants 'generally' attaining to many years.

This full colour antique reproduction would look stunning when mounted and would form a striking centrepiece to any room.

Features:
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• This stunning piece incorporates 7 coats of arms of the Earls of Chester
• An artistically detailed drawn map of 17th century Cheshire including rivers, wooded areas, place names and hill ranges
• Beautiful depictions of Angels and Cherubs in the corners
• An inset map of Chester featuring a 50 piece index of places of interest
• Contemporary sailing ships, sea and sea monsters
• All offset with a lovely decorative border