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C1830
The Ardlamont Mystery; The Trial of Monson in the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh.
Artist:
English school.
On trial for murder at the High Court in Edinburgh was Alfred John Monson. Among the witnesses for the prosecution was Dr Joseph Bell, the Edinburgh surgeon and forensic detective who became the prototype for fictional character Sherlock Holmes. He … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Ardlamont Mystery; The Trial of Monson in the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh.
Date:
C1830
Artist:
English school.
Condition:
Technique:
Image Size:
300mm
x 230mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1830
Description:
On trial for murder at the High Court in Edinburgh was Alfred John Monson. Among the witnesses for the prosecution was Dr Joseph Bell, the Edinburgh surgeon and forensic detective who became the prototype for fictional character Sherlock Holmes. He told the jury that, in his opinion, Monson had murdered Cecil Hambrough, the young nobleman. Yet despite the best efforts of the prosecuting authorities no-one was ever found guilty. Then again no-one was found not guilty. The uniquely Scottish verdict of "not proven" – available to juries when they are not satisfied of either the guilt or innocence of the accused – allowed the prime suspect to walk free.
