William Hogarth - Rubbing (BM 1850,0525.8)

Pull, or rubbing, taken from the Walpole Salver (V&A Museum) consisting of a central circular design with two roundels showing the obverse (the enthroned king) and reverse (coat-of-arms) of the Great Seal of England, supported by Hercules, a view of the City of London beyond; first state, before inscription on the Garter surrounding the royal arms above the king's head; trimmed to circle. 1728-9