19th Century Steel Engraving of Windsor Castle

This item is an antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the long walls and battlements of Windsor Castle. The central image features the architectural facade with figures and a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground, executed in a monochromatic black-ink style on aged paper. Surrounding the central vignette is an ornate decorative border consisting of elaborate scrollwork, cartouches, and smaller allegorical figures in the corners, typical of Victorian-era topographical prints. The paper shows significant signs of age-related foxing, including brown spots and overall yellowing across the surface. It is housed in a period-appropriate wooden frame with a dark mahogany finish and a gilded inner lip. The matting appears to be a multi-layered French-style mat with a black and gold painted border (églomisé style). There is visible wear on the frame, including scuffs and loss of gilding, while the glass shows significant reflections. The level of detail in the etching suggests a high-quality production from the mid-to-late 1800s, likely part of a series of royal residence prints.