Victorian Goldfields Lithographic Plates by S.T. Gill (1855)
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Victorian Goldfields: A collection of 23 (of 24) lithographic plates from S.T.Gill's series 'The Diggers and Diggings of Victoria as they are in 1855' [James J. Blundell Co., Melbourne, 1855] in a later binding with several ownership notations on the blank title page, the earliest of which is 'D. Christy, Mining Registrar, Ballarat 17th Nov. 1874'. While there is considerable foxing and peripheral damage to some of the plates, this is a very scarce assembly of Gill's last work in Victoria before he departed for Sydney., Overall 14.5 x 24 cm., The missing image is 'Ballarat Flat from the Black Hill.' Of particular interest are the two images of John Alloo's Chinese Restaurant on the main road in Ballarat - an interior and an exterior view. John Alloo arrived in Australia during the 1840s - before the gold rush began. Proficient in English, he became a successful businessman in Ballarat, operating the restaurant, working as an interpreter and later, migrating to New Zealand where he ultimately rose to the ranks of Police District Constable.
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- Victorian Period - The Victorian period of furniture and decorative arts design covers the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. There was not one dominant style of furniture in the Victorian period. Designers used and modified many historical styles such as Gothic, Tudor, Elizabethan, English Rococo, Neoclassical and others, although use of some styles, such as English Rococo and Gothic tended to dominate the furniture manufacture of the period.
The Victorian period was preceded by the Regency and William IV periods, and followed by the Edwardian period, named for Edward VII (1841 ? 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. - Foxing - Foxing is a type of discoloration or staining that occurs on the edges or pages of old books, manuscripts, and other paper-based materials. The term "foxing" comes from the reddish-brown color of the stains, which is similar to the color of fox fur.
Foxing is caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to moisture, high humidity, and oxidation. Over time, these environmental factors can cause the paper to yellow and develop the distinctive brownish stains. The discoloration can also be caused by pollutants in the air, such as smoke and chemicals, or by the presence of certain types of mould or mildew.
Foxing can have a significant impact on the value and appearance of old books and manuscripts, and is often considered a defect. However, some people consider foxing to be a sign of the history and aging of the paper, and view it as a desirable characteristic.
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