Elmhurst Hall

A very scarce original engraved print illustrating a view of Elmhurst Hall in Staffordshire (Built by Sir Micheal Biddulph and demolished in 1806. A new Hall was built in 1808). This engraving published in 1686 for Robert Plot. Drawn and engraved by M. Burghers, titled and with coat of arms above. Illustration size 25 x 30cm (with centre fold, as issued). Very good condition.

Michael Burghers (c. 1653-1727) was a Dutch line engraver, born in Amsterdam and lived in Oxford, England from 1673. He was commissioned by the aristocracy to create estate plans, illustrations of country houses and maps.