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Regency traders, buyers (Bulls) and sellers (Bears), at the Stock Exchange, London, when Billy Wright's famous brown pony was brought on the trading floor
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Regency traders, buyers (Bulls) and sellers (Bears), at the Stock Exchange, London, when Billy Wright's famous brown pony was brought on the trading floor
FLO4619125 Regency traders, buyers (Bulls) and sellers (Bears), at the Stock Exchange, London, when Billy Wright's famous brown pony was brought on the trading floor. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.; (add.info.: Regency traders, buyers (Bulls) and sellers (Bears), at the Stock Exchange, London, when Billy Wright's famous brown pony was brought on the trading floor. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.); © Florilegius
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This image captures the bustling atmosphere of the Regency era Stock Exchange in London, where traders, buyers (Bulls), and sellers (Bears) eagerly conduct their business. The focal point of the scene is Billy Wright's famous brown pony, which has caused quite a stir among the gentlemen present.
Handcoloured by Robert Cruikshank for "The English Spy" in 1825, this intricate copperplate engraving offers a glimpse into the world of stock market trading during this period. Written by Bernard Blackmantle (a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott), this illustration combines satire with sharp observation to depict the dynamics at play within the exchange.
The men depicted are engrossed in their dealings, some appearing confident and bullish while others adopt a more cautious approach. The presence of Billy Wright's pony adds an element of whimsy to an otherwise serious setting, hinting at the eccentricities that often accompanied financial transactions during this time.
As viewers gaze upon this historical print, they are transported back to a time when fortunes were made and lost on a daily basis within these hallowed walls. It serves as a reminder of both the excitement and uncertainty that characterized life as a trader in Regency London.
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