Original 1874 Mortgage Document – No. 1 Ivy Place, Deptford, Kent – Featherstone to Wood

Description

Product Description:

This authentic 1874 mortgage deed captures a legal agreement between Mrs. S. E. Featherstone and Frederick John Wood, Esq., concerning No. 1 Ivy Place, Deptford, Kent. Handwritten and sealed in red wax, this historic property document offers a fascinating look at Victorian mortgage practices and real estate law in South East London during the 19th century.

A well-preserved legal artefact, it includes beautiful copperplate handwriting, legal phrasing, and official stamps. It’s an ideal acquisition for legal ephemera collectors, genealogists, and those passionate about Kent property history.

Key Features:

• Date: 4th May 1874

• Property: House and premises at No. 1 Ivy Place, Deptford, Kent

• Parties: Mrs. S. E. Featherstone and Frederick John Wood, Esq.

• Document type: Mortgage agreement

• Red wax seal and official embossed markings

• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate toning and handwritten notes

Perfect For:

• Collectors of Victorian property documents

• Genealogists researching the Featherstone or Wood families

• Historians focused on Deptford and Kent property transactions

• Decorative display in period-themed offices or interiors

• Teaching resource for 19th-century legal or real estate practices