Sir Humphry Davy lamp inventor

DESCRIPTION: Portrait of ‘Sir Humphrey Davy’, chemist and inventor of the coalminers’ friend, the Davy Lamp in 1815. He is recognized also for isolating several elements, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.The print bears a facsimile of his signature. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 9.5 x 14.5 CREATORS: ?Robert Hicks after T. Phillips PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: London: Thomas Kelly, 17 Paternoster Row DATE: ?1829 COMMENTS: Excellent condition. Some patina of age throughout. SUBJECT: People PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.