Description
The courthouse clock struck six, and the young lawyer finally closed her briefcase. She had argued her first case that day, and won it, though her hands had trembled through the whole closing statement. On her way out she paused beneath the old stone statue above the door, the blindfolded figure holding her scales high, and gave a small nod of thanks. Tomorrow there would be more files, more hearings, more late nights. Tonight, there would be champagne.
These scales honour that devotion to fairness. They make a meaningful gift for a law school graduate, a newly sworn attorney, a judge stepping into retirement, or a paralegal who keeps the whole office running. On a desk beside a framed diploma, a bookshelf among the casebooks, or a reception counter, they offer a refined nod to the profession. They also suit anyone working in mediation, arbitration or public service. For a law firm’s anniversary or a judge’s chambers, they strike just the right note of dignity, with a little warmth and artistry that a plain brass paperweight never quite manages.
Piece details
- Depicts the classic scales of justice
- Charming design detailed by hand
- About 2 by 1 by 2.5 inches
- From the Limoges porcelain house Rochard
- Hand-painted fine porcelain, made in Limoges, France
A thoughtful way to mark passing the bar, making partner, or a long career on the bench.
