On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1880 print of "Barnard's Inn.". The print is offered with fine later hand colouring.
DATE PRINTED: 1880
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx 11 x 15 cm, 4.25 x 6 inches (small) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown.
PROVENANCE: A plate published in "Old and new London", published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin in 1880.
TYPE: Antique wood block engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side.
CONDITION: Very good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Barnard's Inn is the current home of Gresham College in Holborn, London. Barnard's Inn dates back at least to the mid-thirteenth century — it was recorded as part of the estate of Sir Adam de Basing (Adam de Baysing), one time Lord Mayor of London. It passed on to John Mackworth, the Dean of Lincoln, who in turn passed it on to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln on his death in 1451. Three years later, it was established as an Inn of Chancery — these were schools for law students before they passed on to an Inn of Court. Barnard's Inn was one of two Inns of Chancery linked to Gray's Inn, the other being Staple Inn. Members of the Gray's Inn were appointed readers to the Barnard or Staple Inn. By the 17th century, qualified attorneys were allowed to practise from Inns of Chancery as well as Inns of Court. By 1830, it had effectively become a set of residential chambers. In 1888, the link to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln was broken and soon it was purchased by the Mercers' Company, serving as premises for the Mercers' School until 1959. It has been used as a venue for lectures by Gresham College since 1991.
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