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Original 1879 British Property Indenture – Complete 2-Document Set with Hand-Drawn Map, Wax Seals, Revenue Stamp, and Matching Professional Framing.
This is an authentic Victorian-era legal document set, dated October 28, 1879, consisting of the main Indenture deed and the official Schedules I & II appendix. Both pieces are fully handwritten, beautifully preserved, and professionally framed for display.
📄 1. Main Indenture (Primary Deed) – Framed
Framed Size: 34” × 30”
• Large handwritten legal document beginning with “This Indenture…”
• Two original red wax seals with matching signatures
• Detailed description of the property transfer
• Original hand-drawn property map/plan titled “The Plan Referred To”
• Official blue revenue stamp (“Two Shillings Sixpence – 1879”) with embossed tax seal
• Victorian red-ruled borders and calligraphy
• Clean, sharp ink and excellent overall preservation
📄 2. Schedules I & II (Appendix Pages) – Framed
Framed Size: 31.5” × 23.5”
• Complete handwritten tables listing names, leases, rental terms, and dates
• Matching handwriting and ink, confirming this is the original legal appendix
• Red-lined columns typical of late 19th-century British legal documents
• Professionally framed with double matting under glass
🖼 Professional Framing
Both documents are mounted under glass with high-quality wooden frames and matching matting. Ready to display in an office, library, study, or historical collection.
📜 Historical Significance
This set represents a genuine Victorian property conveyance, created on vellum/parchment and used to legally transfer land ownership in the United Kingdom.
Complete sets (Indenture + Schedules + Map) are rarely found together, especially in framed, preserved form.
These pieces are ideal for:
• collectors of antique documents
• legal historians
• interior decorators
• genealogy researchers
• Victorian-era enthusiasts