Raphael Tuck St John's Gate Clerkenwell London Aquarette Postcard c1910
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Raphael Tuck St John's Gate Clerkenwell London Aquarette Postcard c1910. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of London's rich history with this exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons "Aquarette" postcard, showcasing the iconic St. John's Gate in Clerkenwell. The vibrant illustration, signed by artist Charles F. Flower, captures the architectural grandeur of the medieval gatehouse, complete with its distinctive turrets and arched passageway. The scene is brought to life with finely detailed figures in period attire and horse-drawn carriages, offering a charming glimpse into daily life around the turn of the 20th century. The soft, painterly style of the "Aquarette" series, a hallmark of Raphael Tuck, beautifully renders the historic stone facade and the bustling streetscape, making this postcard a true miniature work of art. This collectible postcard is part of Raphael Tuck's esteemed "OLD LONDON GATEWAYS" series, identified by "Regd. Postcard No 6257." The reverse features the classic divided back design, characteristic of early 20th-century postcards, along with the prestigious Raphael Tuck & Sons royal crest, signifying their status as "ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN." Printed in England, this card embodies the quality and artistry for which Tuck postcards are celebrated, appealing to collectors of London memorabilia, architectural history, and vintage art.
