7.75 in W x 10.75 in H
A crisp 19th-century British architectural plate titled Royal Palace Stables (Plate III), combining a formal front elevation with a detailed ground plan below. The plan reads like a behind-the-scenes map of royal logistics, with clearly labeled spaces for the State Coach House, coach and chariot houses, harness rooms, saddle rooms, and long stable ranges arranged around a central yard with a pump at its heart. It is equal parts design document and social history, a visual reminder of how the royal household functioned in the carriage era.
This impression is credited J. Brown del. (drawn by) and engraved by J. Le Keux, and bears the original publisher line: London Published by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane. The fine, controlled linework and balanced layout make it especially strong for framing, whether styled in an English library, an equestrian-themed interior, or a gallery wall built around architectural prints and antique maps.
Details
Unframed engraved plate on paper
Title: Royal Palace Stables (Plate III)
Engraved by: J. Le Keux
Publisher line: Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London
Likely date: c. 1830–1860 (mid-19th century)
Condition:
In good antique condition overall. Light age toning and gentle handling wear consistent with a 19th-century plate. Minor edge wear. The verso shows old mounting or tape residue along the top edge. No major losses observed in the engraved image; presents cleanly and is very frameable.
