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Magistrate Collection (#8)

Magistrate: Guardians of Justice Through Time From the legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett to trailblazing female lawyers

Background imageMagistrate Collection: On the morning of his coronation, perceiving the notary of Josephine, Napoleon said to him

On the morning of his coronation, perceiving the notary of Josephine, Napoleon said to him, laughing: "Well
3100988 On the morning of his coronation, perceiving the notary of Josephine, Napoleon said to him, laughing: " Well, Maitre Ragideau, here is the cloak! And here is the sword

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede, by Paul Ivoi (chromolitho)

Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede, by Paul Ivoi (chromolitho)
3105685 Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede, by Paul Ivoi (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the novel Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Reading the Will (engraving)

Reading the Will (engraving)
671774 Reading the Will (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the Will. From The Wilkie Gallery (Virtue, c 1870)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho)

Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho)
730068 Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Miss Ellen Terry)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Croesus shows Solon his treasures, 1616-30 (oil on copper)

Croesus shows Solon his treasures, 1616-30 (oil on copper)
BFM286848 Croesus shows Solon his treasures, 1616-30 (oil on copper) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 40.4x52.4 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving)

Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving)
586646 Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Equity, Belle Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Interior of the Court of Queens Bench (engraving)

Interior of the Court of Queens Bench (engraving)
606855 Interior of the Court of Queens Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Court of Queens Bench)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: HMS Pinafore in court (engraving)

HMS Pinafore in court (engraving)
606851 HMS Pinafore in court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Pinafore in court; including portraits of L Brough, Ws Gilbert, H Jackson)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid (colour litho)

Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid (colour litho)
612953 Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid, Barrister and Baronet, 7 December 1872)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Sergeant Buzfuz, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)

Sergeant Buzfuz, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405138 Sergeant Buzfuz, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Henri-Francois d Aguesseau, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres

Henri-Francois d Aguesseau, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres
STC422622 Henri-Francois d Aguesseau, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Magistrates Court, Peking, c. 1870 (b / w photo)

Magistrates Court, Peking, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498643 Magistrates Court, Peking, c.1870 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Portrait of Philippe Hurault (1528-99) Count of Cheverny and Francois (1535-94

Portrait of Philippe Hurault (1528-99) Count of Cheverny and Francois (1535-94
PLT171544 Portrait of Philippe Hurault (1528-99) Count of Cheverny and Francois (1535-94) Marquis of O, 1617-38 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Beauregard

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Samuel Sewall, 1728 (oil on canvas)

Samuel Sewall, 1728 (oil on canvas)
MHS175752 Samuel Sewall, 1728 (oil on canvas) by Emmons, Nathaniel (1702-40); 125.3x102.3 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Italian Costume 1400

Italian Costume 1400
LLM455352 Italian Costume 1400 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Costume 1400. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Paul Deroulede and his defence attorney Oscar Falateuf (colour litho)

Paul Deroulede and his defence attorney Oscar Falateuf (colour litho)
2819088 Paul Deroulede and his defence attorney Oscar Falateuf (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: How to Make a Parliament (colour litho)

How to Make a Parliament (colour litho)
2813055 How to Make a Parliament (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Make a Parliament)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all

The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho)
2783600 The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Werner Seuter, 1532-1599, German jurist

Werner Seuter, 1532-1599, German jurist
6039906 Werner Seuter, 1532-1599, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner Seuter, 1532-1599)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Peter of Ancarano, c. 1333-1416, Italian jurist

Peter of Ancarano, c. 1333-1416, Italian jurist
6039893 Peter of Ancarano, c.1333-1416, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter of Ancarano, c.1333-1416, Italian jurist of Bologna)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Baldus de Ubaldis, 1327-1400, Italian jurist

Baldus de Ubaldis, 1327-1400, Italian jurist
6039891 Baldus de Ubaldis, 1327-1400, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baldus de Ubaldis, 1327-1400, Italian jurist in Medieval Roman Law)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Azo of Bologna, fl. 1150-1230, Italian jurist

Azo of Bologna, fl. 1150-1230, Italian jurist
6039890 Azo of Bologna, fl. 1150-1230, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Azo of Bologna, fl)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving)

Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving)
6034990 Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: William Field)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving)
6034972 Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving)
6034913 Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, English lawyer, politician and judge (engraving)

William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, English lawyer, politician and judge (engraving)
6029444 William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, English lawyer, politician and judge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Murray)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving)

The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving)
1626305 The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parnell Inquiry Commission)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Sketches in Burmah, dealing with Captured Dacoits (engraving)

Sketches in Burmah, dealing with Captured Dacoits (engraving)
1596204 Sketches in Burmah, dealing with Captured Dacoits (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Burmah, dealing with Captured Dacoits)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Extract from the will (engraving)

Extract from the will (engraving)
611282 Extract from the will (engraving) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extract from the will.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageMagistrate Collection: John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving)

John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving)
583878 John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bellingham)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Wilhelm Snell, Swiss professor and politician (engraving)

Wilhelm Snell, Swiss professor and politician (engraving)
6014574 Wilhelm Snell, Swiss professor and politician (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Snell (1789-1851), Swiss professor and politician

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Karl Ludwig von Haller, Swiss jurist (engraving)

Karl Ludwig von Haller, Swiss jurist (engraving)
6014564 Karl Ludwig von Haller, Swiss jurist (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Ludwig von Haller (1768-1854), Swiss jurist

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Samuel Ludwig Schnell, Swiss lawyer (engraving)

Samuel Ludwig Schnell, Swiss lawyer (engraving)
6014546 Samuel Ludwig Schnell, Swiss lawyer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Ludwig Schnell (1775-1849), Swiss lawyer

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Magistrat (coloured engraving)

Magistrat (coloured engraving)
6015998 Magistrat (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magistrat. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Lawyer and Client. --The Study (engraving)

Lawyer and Client. --The Study (engraving)
655153 Lawyer and Client.--The Study (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawyer and Client.--The Study)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Ralph Ward Jackson, British solicitor, railway chairman, Conservative politician

Ralph Ward Jackson, British solicitor, railway chairman, Conservative politician and MP for Hartlepool
5233568 Ralph Ward Jackson, British solicitor, railway chairman, Conservative politician and MP for Hartlepool, 1855 (engraving) by Brown

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Ernest de Royer, 1865-66 (litho)

Ernest de Royer, 1865-66 (litho)
2641218 Ernest de Royer, 1865-66 (litho) by Lemoine, Auguste Charles (1822-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest de Royer)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Cartouches arrest (litho)

Cartouches arrest (litho)
908305 Cartouches arrest (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrestation de Cartouche); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Charles Talbot (engraving)

Charles Talbot (engraving)
816442 Charles Talbot (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot (1685-1737)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Charles Abbott Baron Tenterden (engraving)

Charles Abbott Baron Tenterden (engraving)
818912 Charles Abbott Baron Tenterden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Abbott Baron Tenterden)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Edward Carson (b / w photo)

Edward Carson (b / w photo)
820884 Edward Carson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Carson (1854-1935)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Jean-Jacques Duval d Epremesnil (engraving)

Jean-Jacques Duval d Epremesnil (engraving)
820794 Jean-Jacques Duval d Epremesnil (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Jacques Duval d Epremesnil. French magistrate and politician)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Sir George Mackenzie (engraving)

Sir George Mackenzie (engraving)
820730 Sir George Mackenzie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Mackenzie. Died 1691. Published 1810.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Henry Mackenzie, Scottish lawyer and novelist (engraving)

Henry Mackenzie, Scottish lawyer and novelist (engraving)
820646 Henry Mackenzie, Scottish lawyer and novelist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Mackenzie (1745-1831)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: John Winthrop (engraving)

John Winthrop (engraving)
3626265 John Winthrop (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Winthrop (c1587-1649)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Reading The Will (colour litho)

Reading The Will (colour litho)
3642415 Reading The Will (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading The Will)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: Habit of a Swiss Magistrate in 1577 (engraving)

Habit of a Swiss Magistrate in 1577 (engraving)
3640571 Habit of a Swiss Magistrate in 1577 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Swiss Magistrate in 1577)

Background imageMagistrate Collection: The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving)

The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving)
3646493 The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Senator, or Magistrate. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)




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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.