At the Sign of the Dial - Painted Signboard for the Vale Press

Artist Charles Haslewood Shannon (Quarrington, Lincolnshire, England, 1863 - 1937)

Mediumoil on panel

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsSight Size: Height: 85.5 cm, Width: 48.8 cm
Frame: Height: 92.5 cm, Width: 56 , Depth: 7.5 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1949.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003861

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About MeThis is the sign that was hung outside the door of the shop 'At The Sign of the Dial' in Warwick Street, London. It advertised the books and prints created at the Vale and Ballantyne Presses by Shannon, Charles Ricketts and Sturge Moore.

It was purchased from Amarylis Robichaud, the widow of LLewellyn Hacon, a wealthy lawyer who had established The Vale Press with Shannon's friend Charles Ricketts in 1894. Situated in Warwick Street, Chelsea, The Vale Press published fine editions of English classics dating from the 16th century, including works by Milton, Blake and Rossetti.

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This sign once hung outside the door of a print and book seller in Warwick Street, London.