Magistrate Collection (#6)

The Opening of the Parnell Commission (engraving)
1595655 The Opening of the Parnell Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Parnell Commission)

The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1591531 The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in London on Sunday)

Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases. Two queens are depicted in rich clothing with their attendants. At the top, a queen looks into a mirror held by a servant

Etruscan mural from the necropolis at Tarquinia
Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia. Etruscans tormented by spirits with torches and hammer in the next world 1, and bas-relief of mythical monsters, griffons 2, 3

The Royal Prosecutor, the Scribe and the Feudal Lord, from
XIR162168 The Royal Prosecutor, the Scribe and the Feudal Lord, from Capbreu de Clayra et de Millas 1292 (vellum) by Catalan School, (13th century); Archives Depart

Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick
STC214465 Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick, after a woodcut in Refuge et Garand des Pupilles, Orphelins by Joos de Damhouder (1507-81) published Antwerp

The Room of the Council of Ten, Doges Palace, Venice
FTB60608 The Room of the Council of Ten, Doges Palace, Venice by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Sir Thomas More, English lawyer
6039961 Sir Thomas More, English lawyer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, social philosopher, author)

Modestinus Pistoris, 1516-1565, German jurist
6039901 Modestinus Pistoris, 1516-1565, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simon Modestinus Pistoris, 1516-1565, German jurist from Leipzig)

Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, German jurist
6039898 Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, German jurist from Konstanz)

Bartolus de Saxoferrato, Italian law professor
6039892 Bartolus de Saxoferrato, Italian law professor. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartolus de Saxoferrato, 1313-1357)

Drawing the Will (engraving)
6010886 Drawing the Will (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing the Will. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1894).); © Look and Learn

His Lordship Winked at the Counsel, or The Breach of Promise (colour litho)
6031571 His Lordship Winked at the Counsel, or The Breach of Promise (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Lordship Winked at the Counsel)

Punch cartoon: William Ballantine, English Serjeant-at-Law (engraving)
6034933 Punch cartoon: William Ballantine, English Serjeant-at-Law (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger, Swiss politician (engraving)
6014498 Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger, Swiss politician (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger (1729-1799), Swiss politician

I counsel thee, introduce not female contemporaries one to another (colour litho)
6006380 I counsel thee, introduce not female contemporaries one to another (colour litho) by Fancher, Louis (1884-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I counsel thee)

Christabel Pankhurst defending herself in court 1908
Christabel Pankhurst shown defending the " rush" on the House of Commons and her role in it at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London

Portrait, The Late Mr Flowers, Bow Street magistrate - Mercy seasoned his justice. 1886

Sampson Brass, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405136 Sampson Brass, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aedilus, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse
STC404427 Aedilus, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Frantisek Jaromir Rubes (1814-1853), Czech lawyer, writer and playwright (litho)
817695 Frantisek Jaromir Rubes (1814-1853), Czech lawyer, writer and playwright (litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frantisek Jaromir Rubes (1814-1853)

Charles Dumont de Sainte-Croix (engraving)
815766 Charles Dumont de Sainte-Croix (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dumont de Sainte-Croix (1758-1830)

Lajos Kossuth (b / w photo)
821024 Lajos Kossuth (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lajos Kossuth (1802-1894)

Sir Thomas Plumer (engraving)
818928 Sir Thomas Plumer (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Sir Thomas Plumer)

The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
607581 The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn)

Chinese Magistrates Court, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
498549 Chinese Magistrates Court, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (engraving)
606861 The Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lord Advocate (colour litho)
613627 The Lord Advocate (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Advocate, 22 October 1896)

Sir Francis Goldsmid (colour litho)
613534 Sir Francis Goldsmid (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Goldsmid, Barrister and Baronet, 7 December 1872)

The Right Honourable John Balfour (colour litho)
613229 The Right Honourable John Balfour (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable John Balfour, The Lord Advocate, 1 May 1886)

Trial by Jury (colour litho)
613009 Trial by Jury (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial by Jury.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A consultation with his solicitor (engraving)
614421 A consultation with his solicitor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A consultation with his solicitor, on Great Marlborough Street)

Louis de Berquin (chromolitho)
667062 Louis de Berquin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis de Berquin. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Provost of merchants and aldermen of Paris, scene of tax collection
CHT157396 Provost of merchants and aldermen of Paris, scene of tax collection, title page from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote des Marchands et Echevinage de la Ville de Paris

Seal of the Commune of Soissons, 1228 (wax)
ARN199191 Seal of the Commune of Soissons, 1228 (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Title Page to The Divine Right and Original of the Civil Magistrate from God
XJF106661 Title Page to The Divine Right and Original of the Civil Magistrate from God, engraved by Edward Gee, 1658 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Tribune of the People, No. 37 from Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse
STC221848 Tribune of the People, No. 37 from Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Melchior von Brauweiler (1515-69) 1540 (oil on canvas)
XIR217733 Melchior von Brauweiler (1515-69) 1540 (oil on canvas) by Calcar, Jan Stephen (1499-c.1546/50); 109x88 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Chops! Gracious Heavens
LLM454496 Chops! Gracious Heavens! by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chops! Gracious Heavens)

Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho)
GHL22976 Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Mandarin or magistrate of Da Nang, Vietnam
Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipe-bearer. Adapted from Alexander Williams An Authentic Account of an Embassy to the Emperor of China

Berber magistrate, soldier and priest, North Africa, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China. Robe with an embroidered square indicating his rank

Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China. Embroidered square on their tunic reveals their rank and type: bird for civil, animal for military

Bretherton (engraving)
812887 Bretherton (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bretherton. A very old British firm of solicitors.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Caucasian Race, Teutons, North Germans (coloured engraving)
3650049 Caucasian Race, Teutons, North Germans (coloured engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian Race, Teutons, North Germans)

October. (chromolitho)
2817116 October. (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: October. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Battle of Bow-Street, pub. 1788 (engraving)
2962477 The Battle of Bow-Street, pub. 1788 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797); Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806)

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Magistrate: Guardians of Justice Through Time From the legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett to trailblazing female lawyers, magistrates have played a vital role in upholding justice throughout history. Davy Crockett, born in 1786, was not only known for his adventures but also served as a magistrate. His commitment to fairness and law enforcement made him an iconic figure in American folklore. In France, a groundbreaking moment occurred when the first woman lawyer emerged. Her courageous pursuit of justice shattered gender barriers and paved the way for future generations of women in the legal profession. Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, left an indelible mark on British law as a distinguished lawyer, judge, and politician. His black-and-white portrait reflects his wisdom and dedication to upholding justice. Middle Temple Lane in London stands as a testament to centuries-old legal traditions. The colorful lithograph captures the grandeur and significance of this historic location where countless magistrates have walked its hallowed grounds. The opening of the new coffee tavern at Bradford brought together communities under one roof while providing a space for magistrates to gather informally. Such establishments fostered camaraderie among these guardians of justice. Mr. George Leeman's vibrant lithograph showcases another facet life - their involvement within local communities. As public servants dedicated to maintaining orderliness, they were respected figures who ensured peace prevailed. Hodges' Explanation of One Hundred Magistrates published on March 1st, 1815 sheds light on various aspects related to their roles during that era - from their duties to their responsibilities towards society. City Justice captured by artist Spy depicts how even in more modern times (1880), magistrates continued serving with integrity amidst evolving societal landscapes. Their unwavering commitment remained constant throughout time. Across borders into Ottoman Empire territory lies Janissary Agha and Kadi Lechke, functionaries responsible for maintaining order and justice.