The Elopement or a Tripp to Scotland Barbier Century Neo-Classical pen and ink

Century Neo-Classical pen and ink drawing

Century Maple veneer glazed frame

Circa 1915

(Condiment stand)

although primarily known as a society portrait painter

The Elopement or a Tripp to Scotland Barbier Century Neo-Classical pen and inkThe Elopement or a Tripp to Scotland. Hand coloured Mezzotint engraving published by R Sayer London 1777. In original ebonised fruitwood frame. The 1754 Marriage Act set the age of consent at 21 in England, but in Scotland couples could still marry from the age of 14 by declaring their wish to be husband and wife in front of two witnesses. Many couples eloped to Gretna Green, just over the border.