{"product_id":"diving-bells","title":"Antique Diving Bells Engraving – Hand-Colored Maritime Print, Custom Framed, circa 1790","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hand-colored copperplate engraving titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiving Bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Plate LIX, published by J. Low in New York, circa 1790s. This fascinating maritime illustration depicts several early diving bell designs, sailing vessels, and underwater exploration equipment, highlighting the ingenuity and technological advancements of the late 18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiving bells were among the earliest devices developed for underwater exploration, allowing divers to descend beneath the surface while breathing from a chamber of trapped air. These remarkable inventions were used for shipwreck salvage, recovering lost cargo and treasure, and underwater construction. The engraving beautifully documents the evolution of this pioneering maritime technology, with detailed illustrations of various diving apparatus and their operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly custom framed with conservation-quality matting and UV-resistant glass, featuring a textured slate-blue mat and a beautifully distressed, coastal-inspired wood frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5\" x 17.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original antique engraving with age-appropriate toning, professionally framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Prints, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48134751551665,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3172\/4465\/files\/C141C3EF-B842-4B1D-804C-57C7EB2C5600_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793716428","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueprintsinc.com\/products\/diving-bells","provider":"Antique Prints, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}