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Skelton's Etchings of the Antiquities of Bristol
From Original Sketches by the late Hugh O'Neill, and other artists.

by Joseph Skelton

BRISTOL: DAVEY AND MUSKETT, BROAD STREET;
LONDON: LONGMAN, REES, ORME, BROWN, AND GREEN

printed circa 1825

Original etchings over 195 years old!

Sheet size: approximately 12 x 15.5 inches
Most plates have some foxing, mainly outside of image area. Please click on thumbnails for enlarged view.
Joseph Skelton (1785-ca.1850) was an antiquary and topographer. Although, as the title suggests, Hugh O'Neill was the primary illustrator for this work, some of the images were, in fact, drawn by Joseph Skelton. However, O'Neill died the same year that this work was published and the title could merely have been a dedication to him.
Hugh O'Neill (1784-1824) was an illustrator, topographer and son of an architect. He was born on April 26th 1784 at Lascelles Place, Bloomsbury, London, England. He was articled to Dr. Thomas Monro and in 1803 he won a Society of Arts Silver Palette. He became a drawing master in the cities of Edinburgh, Oxford, Bristol and Bath. He died in Bristol on April 7th 1824 just before his 40th birthday.
Peter's Pump, which stood formerly in Peter Street. Now placed at the source of the river Stour in Wiltshire.
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PLATE IV

Peter's Pump, which stood formerly in Peter Street. Now placed at the source of the river Stour in Wiltshire.
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$30
Monuments of Canynge in South Transept of Redcliff Church.
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PLATE VI

Monuments of Canynge in South Transept of Redcliff Church.
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$30
The Chapel of St. Mark, commonly called The Mayor's Chapel
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PLATE VII

The Chapel of St. Mark, commonly called The Mayor's Chapel
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
South Aisle of Bristol Cathedral
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PLATE VIII

South Aisle of Bristol Cathedral
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
Effigies in the South Aisle of the Chapel of St. Mark
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PLATE X

Effigies in the South Aisle of the Chapel of St. Mark
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$30
North Porch of Redcliff Church, looking Westward
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PLATE XI

North Porch of Redcliff Church, looking Westward
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$45
Back of an Old Mansion in Small Street
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PLATE XII

Back of an Old Mansion in Small Street
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$35
The Great Hall of the Mansion House in Small Street
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PLATE XIII

The Great Hall of the Mansion House in Small Street
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$35
The Sacristy of Bristol Cathedral
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PLATE XIV

The Sacristy of Bristol Cathedral
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$35
South View of part of Bristol Castle
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PLATE XV

South View of part of Bristol Castle
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
West End of St. James's Church, 1820
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PLATE XVI

West End of St. James's Church, 1820
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
Stone Effigies in the Cathedral of Bristol
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PLATE XVIII

Stone Effigies in the Cathedral of Bristol
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$25
Bridewell Bridge on the Frome, with St. Michael's Tower in the distance
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PLATE XIX

Bridewell Bridge on the Frome, with St. Michael's Tower in the distance
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
North West View of Redcliff Church, Bristol
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PLATE XX

North West View of Redcliff Church, Bristol
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
Brackets at St. Peter's Hospital
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PLATE XXI

Brackets at St. Peter's Hospital
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$30
The Lady Chapel in Redcliffe Church
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PLATE XXV

The Lady Chapel in Redcliffe Church
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$35
South Front of the Abbey Gatehouse
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PLATE XXVI

South Front of the Abbey Gatehouse
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
The North View of Temple Gate, now demolished
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PLATE XXVIII

The North View of Temple Gate, now demolished
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
A Bastion and Wall. Works of the Castle, belonging to & adjoining Newgate in 1819.
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PLATE XXIX

A Bastion and Wall. Works of the Castle, belonging to & adjoining Newgate in 1819.
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
South East View of Bristol Cathedral
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PLATE XXX

South East View of Bristol Cathedral
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$50
Doorcase &c of the North Porch of Redcliffe Church
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PLATE XXXI

Doorcase &c of the North Porch of Redcliffe Church
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
East end of the North Aisle of Redcliffe Church
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PLATE XXXIII

East end of the North Aisle of Redcliffe Church
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
Specimens of Decorations in the Mint, now St. Peter's Hospital
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PLATE XXXIV

Specimens of Decorations in the Mint, now St. Peter's Hospital
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$20
Interior of the North Porch of Redcliffe Church
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PLATE XXXVI

Interior of the North Porch of Redcliffe Church
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$40
South View of Redcliffe Gate
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PLATE XXXVII

South View of Redcliffe Gate
some foxing

$30
East Aisle of St. Mark's, or Mayor's Chapel
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PLATE XXXVIII

East Aisle of St. Mark's, or Mayor's Chapel
some foxing, mostly in margins

$30
The Poyntz Chapel, on the south side of that of St. Mark's
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PLATE XL

The Poyntz Chapel, on the south side of that of St. Mark's
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

The Former Church of Clifton
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PLATE XLI

The Former Church of Clifton
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$60
Apartment in Red Lodge, Park Row
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PLATE XLII

Apartment in Red Lodge, Park Row
Foxing in margins, well outside of image area.
Poorly repaired tear in upper left, outside of image area, with acidic tape remnants on BACK of print.

$30
The Jolly Sailor and other Lodging Houses which stood formerly in Marsh Street
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PLATE XLIII

The Jolly Sailor and other Lodging Houses which stood formerly in Marsh Street
foxing in margins,
well outside of image area

$55

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