{"product_id":"rare-antique-1820-engraving-large-print-sir-thomas-strange-knight-chief-justice","title":"RARE Antique 1820 Engraving large print Sir Thomas Strange Knight, Chief Justice","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antique print, dating back over 200 years, is in good antique condition. As expected with age, there may be some minor signs of toning to the paper, slight foxing (small brown spots), or faint handling marks. The impression remains clear and detailed, showcasing the quality of 19th-century engraving. It is wood-framed. Please examine all images carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical, People\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800-1849\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a remarkable opportunity to acquire an authentic \u003cb\u003eantique print\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003e1820\u003c\/b\u003e, published in London, depicting \u003cb\u003eSir Thomas Strange Knight\u003c\/b\u003e. This finely rendered engraving captures the likeness of a significant figure in British colonial law and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print portrays \u003cb\u003eSir Thomas Andrew Lumisden Strange (1756-1841)\u003c\/b\u003e, a distinguished British jurist. Born in London, Strange had a notable career that spanned across continents. He served as the \u003cb\u003eChief Justice of Nova Scotia\u003c\/b\u003e from 1789 to 1797, where he was celebrated for his efforts in freeing enslaved Black Nova Scotians. Following this, he was knighted in 1798 and appointed the first \u003cb\u003eChief Justice of the Supreme Court of Madras (British India)\u003c\/b\u003e, a position he held from 1801 to 1817. During his time in India, he played a crucial role in establishing the judicial system and later authored a seminal two-volume text, \"Elements of Hindu Law,\" which became a definitive work on the subject for many years. This print, published shortly after his return to England, commemorates a man whose legal contributions had a lasting impact on both colonial and international jurisprudence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique print, dating back over 200 years, is in \u003cb\u003egood antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e. As expected with age, there may be some minor signs of toning to the paper, slight foxing (small brown spots), or faint handling marks. The impression remains clear and detailed, showcasing the quality of 19th-century engraving. It is wood-framed. Please examine all images carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize (approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e 38 inches x 26 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988065804635,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_b823718d-30aa-430b-954a-7cb71279186f.png?v=1788717924","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/rare-antique-1820-engraving-large-print-sir-thomas-strange-knight-chief-justice","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}