A plan and elevation of the Royal Fire-Works to be performed in St. James's Park, April the 27th, 1949, on account of the general peace signed at Aix la Chapelle, Octr. 7, MDCCXLVIII [graphic]Vertue, George, 1684-1756, printmaker, publisher[5 April 1749]eng"A neo-classical façade with the royal arms at the top, three openings, the centre one arched, with a statue of Peace, Neptune and Mars below it, a double staircase leading up to it and a balustraded arcade extending to either side, ending in small lodges with triangular pediments; showing the disposition of the fireworks, rows of roman candles and catherine wheels, with a large catherine wheel above the arms, in which the words 'Vivat Rex' appear; with a plan below"--British Museum online catalogueTitle from text above image.Publisher from British Museum online catalogue.Text below title begins: The height of the machine 114 ft. to the top of His Majesty's arms ...Text at bottom of plate begins: By order of His Grace the Duke of Montagu, Master General, and The Right Honble. the Lt. General and the rest of the principal officers ..."'The Machine invented and design'd by the Chevr. Servandoni"--Lower left corner of design."The Fireworks principally perform'd by the Signr. Gaetano, Ruggieri, and Giuseppe Sarti of Bolognia"--Lower right corner of design."Price 1 shilling."Sheet trimmed within plate mark on lower edge.