William LeeHankey — Drypoint Etching — Mother & Infant Town Square Wedgwood Victorian gilt gesso mirrors of

Victorian gilt gesso mirrors of this kind

there is a small nick or loss on the base edge

Collectable form – matchstick holders and match strikers are highly sought after by collectors of antique smoking and fireside accessories

Elegant lidded top and sculptural

The surface is adorned with delicate pinks

William LeeHankey — Drypoint Etching — Mother & Infant Town Square Wedgwood Victorian gilt gesso mirrors ofAn intimate close up composition showing a woman and swaddled infant face to face, with a Continental town square of tall houses and a church visible in the background a setting typical of Lee Hankey's time spent working in Brittany and northern France. The monogram MHC is visible on the infant's clothing. Signed in pencil below the plate with the artist's stamp. A charming and rare smaller format example of the artist's work. Dimensions: 34 x 3 x 30