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Victorian Era Scottish Aberdeen City Police Constabulary Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 120 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22811 - 22811
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. The Aberdeen City Police Constabulary was formed in 1818 by the Aberdeen Police Act and abolished in 1975. It was succeeded by the regional Grampian Police force. Prior to the formation of the force in 1818 day time law enforcement had been provided by the Burgh's Town Sergeants, who answered to the burgh's magistrates and Town Council. The Aberdeen Constabulary’s headquarters were located at: 9 Huxter Row, 1820 - 1867; the Old Record Office, Castle Street, 1867 - 1870; Concert Court, 1870 - 1895; Lodge Walk, 1895 - 1972; Queen Street, 1972 – 1975. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era Aberdeen City Police Constabulary Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures 17 ½” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown, ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and shield heraldic arms of Aberdeen with motto ‘Bon Accord’ (good agreement). All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘120’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22811 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£275.00

WW1 Era King’s Crown Hiatt & Co Birmingham, Hand Painted ‘KCC’ Kent County Constabulary Special Constables Lignum Vitae Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 70**FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22812 - 22812
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. Prior to 1857, policing in communities across Kent had been the responsibility of smaller, local police forces based in individual towns and villages, but it was in this year that John Henry Hay Ruxton, the first chief constable of Kent, was given the job of organising and leading the newly-formed Kent County Constabulary. Ruxton was by all accounts a formidable character. A fearsome former King's Regiment captain, he had previously been in charge of prison ships taking convicts to Australia. There he was responsible for setting up a penal colony, ensuring there was sufficient accommodation for officers, civilians and finally prison barracks. This undoubtedly tough experience meant he was thought the ideal man to set up the Kent County Constabulary, and the new force was given its first headquarters at Wrens Cross in Stone Street, Maidstone. Policing in Kent was difficult during WW1, it was as a centre for munitions factories; as the location for one of the principal airfields in the defence of London (Joyce Green Aerodrome), and as the venue for important military hospitals (Orchard Hospital and the Dartford War Hospital) used to treat injured Australians, Germans (prisoners-of-war), and Americans. This is an original WW1 Era lignum vitae tropical hardwood Kent County Special Constabulary Police Truncheon. It is 15 ¼” length. The wood is undamaged and features colourful hand painted decoration, the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher GR (George Rex) together with Kent County Constabulary badge. The staff also has period hand carved initials ‘R.L.M’ (most likely the initials of the Special Constable who carried this truncheon). The truncheon has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and space for wrist strap. The butt of the truncheon is impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’, famous for supplying British and American Police with equipment from the Victorian through to the modern era. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘70’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22812 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£395.00

William IV Era 1830-1837 Naval Dockyard Police Hannd Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 113**FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22810 - 22810
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. This is an attractive, original, William IV era Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures just under 18 ½” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring Royal Cypher ‘IV WR’ (William IV Rex) and shield withbearing heraldic arms of a War Ship at sea with sails and flags bearing flags of St George above ‘G.M’ & number ‘4’ (possibly indicating Naval Dockyard Police use and collar or weapon number). All of the staff’s decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘113’. The price for this truncheon worthy of further research regarding the decoration from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22810 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£275.00

Victorian Era Manchester Police Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 140 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22809 - 22809
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. The North West of England Manchester Police Borough force was formed in the 1830’s. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era Manchester Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures just under 12” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown, ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and shield heraldic arms of Manchester. The top of the staff is painted red. All of the staff’s Gold, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘140’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22809 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£245.00

Victorian Era Gloucestershire Constabulary Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 170 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22807 - 22807
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. The English Gloucestershire Constabulary was founded in 1839. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era Gloucestershire Constabulary Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures just over 15 ½” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown, ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and shield heraldic arms of Gloucestershire. All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘170’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22807 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£345.00

SOLD SOLD (01/09) Matlock Derbyshire Constabulary Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Parish Or Workhouse Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 153 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** - 22806
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. Derbyshire Constabulary was formed in March 1857 with the strength of 156 men. At this time there were eight divisions: Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Chesterfield, Derby, Glossop, Melbourne and Matlock where All Saints Church & workhouse were located. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era ‘All Saints’ Derbyshire Constabulary truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The wood truncheon measures 13 ¾” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. The upper section of the staff is painted green & has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and the badge of Derbyshire, a stag depicted couchant (lying down), within a wreath. The rear face of the truncheon has ‘All Saints’ in gold indicating that this truncheon may have been issued to an ‘All Saints’ parish or Workhouse Constable. All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘153’. Also found with the truncheon was a remnant of old label with hand written description ‘Victorian Truncheon Derby Parish or Parish Workhouse City of Derby’. The label is illustrated in the images & accompanies the truncheon. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22806 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£0.00

Victorian Era ‘WRC’ West Riding Constabulary (West Yorkshire) Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 159 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22805 - 22805
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. In 1856 the West Riding Constabulary was formed. In 1968 The West Riding Constabulary was renamed West Yorkshire Police. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era West Riding Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures 15 ¼” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown and white rose of Yorkshire above monogram ‘WRC’ (West Riding Constabulary) on a field of red and ‘DB’ initials (most likely the initials of the Constable that carried this truncheon. All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘159’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22805 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£295.00

**RARE**1820-1830 King George IV Brass Mounted Wood Police Constabulary / Magistrates Baluster Tip Staff Engraved To The City Of Lincoln. Sn 22583:3 - 22583:3
During the Georgian era, the English Cathedral City Lincoln became prosperous, thanks in part to the Agricultural Revolution. Along with the economic growth of Lincoln in this period, the city boundaries were spread. Coupled with the arrival of railway links, Lincoln boomed again during the Industrial Revolution, and Lincoln began to excel in heavy engineering. The earliest record of the Tipstaff (Warrant Stick) was in the 14th century. The name derives from the early origins of Policing when Warranted Officers would apprehend a criminal with the help if necessary of a tipped staff. The staff would be made of wood and or metal and were not only a means of self-defence but the tips of the staffs would bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an excellent original rare to find Georgian era brass and wood baluster Tipstaff. The turned ebonised wood shaft mounted with cylindrical brass section which has a ball top measures 14” overall length. The cylinder is deeply engraved with King’s Crown ‘GR IV’ (George IV Rex reigned 1820-1830) above ‘City Of Lincoln’. The price for this excellent piece of Policing history worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 22583:3
£1,395.00

**SCARCE**WW1 Era 1914-1919 Dated, King’s Crown Salford City Police Special Constable's Lignum Vitae Tropical Hardwood Polychrome Decorated Presentation Truncheon. Sn 22504 - 22504
From 1844 Salford Police officers belonged to Salford Borough Police. In 1926 Salford Borough Police were re-named Salford City Police. On 1/4/1968 it merged into Manchester and Salford Police, which on 1/4/1974 was absorbed into Greater Manchester Police. This is an excellent rare to find original WW1 wooden Police Presentation Truncheon to a Special constable who saw service during WW1 and beyond until 1919. It is 15 ¼” length and made of the traditional heavy Lignum vitae tropical hard wood. It has a highly coloured polychrome oval panel at the widest part of the staff. The panel features the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher ‘GR’(George Rex) together with Salford City Coat of Arms & gold lettering 'Special Constable' above '1914-1919'. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end for wrist strap. The wood is undamaged with no dents. The tip and butt of the staff have no maker marks which are sometimes found on Police truncheons. This is an original item of WW1 British Police equipment to a rarely found Police Force and the price includes UK delivery. Sn 22504
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (11/09) 1916-1919 Dated, Birmingham Special Constabulary Lignum Vitae Tropical Hardwood Police Truncheon With Polychrome Kings Crown GRV (King George, Fifth Rex) Birmingham City Coat Of Arms & Birmingham Special Constabulary Banners. Sn 22466 - 22466
This is an excellent quality original WW1 Lignum Vitae Hard Wood Special Constable's / Sergeant’s Truncheon of the Birmingham Special Constabulary dated 1916 - 1919. It is 15” in length. Its Polychrome decoration consists of King’s Crown GRV over Birmingham City Coat Of Arms and banners Birmingham Special Constabulary above 1916-1919 dates all highlighted in bold colours. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end fitted with original leather wrist strap. The strap has faint period hand applied name ‘Davies’ together with other indistinct lettering, most likely the name of the Special Constable who carried this truncheon during WW1 and beyond. The wood is undamaged with no dents. There are no maker marks on the tip or butt of this truncheon. This is an original item of WW1 British Police memorabilia and the price includes UK delivery. Sn 22466
£0.00
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