1855 Wood Engraving Antique Billiard Pool Table Caster Victorian Invention YSA2

This is an original 1855 black and white in-text wood engraving (with accompanying descriptive text) of an improved caster for billiard tables. This device is the invention of F. L. Roux of Charleston, SC.CONDITIONThis 159+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. No creases. No tears. Light water stain - top left corner. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 13.5 inches; 6 x 34 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) The mid-19th century might well be labeled the Age of Invention. New technologies and scientific discoveries prompted an explosion of new inventions which were duly described in the pages of Scientific American --the Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and ot