Police Truncheons
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Early WW1 Period British Hiatt’s Patent Leather Covered Wood Police Truncheon With Associated Liverpool Police Nickel Plated Brass W. Dowler Birmingham Whistle & Belt Buckle. Sn 23680 - 23680 An Early WW1 Period British Hiatt’s Patent Leather Covered Wood Police Truncheon With Associated Liverpool Police Nickel Plated Brass W. Dowler Birmingham Whistle & Belt Buckle. The leather of the truncheon is clean and intact and is impressed with ‘Hiatt’s Patent’ cartouche. The ball shaped butt id fitted with leather wrist strap. The truncheon is 15 ¼” overall length. The Police whistle functions as it should . It is 2 ½” length and engraved ‘Liverpool Police’. The whistle also has maker detail ‘W. Dowler Birm’. Its ring is fitted with steel link chain and leather tab with eyelet for uniform attachment. The belt buckle has cast Liverpool heraldic arms, belt bar and hooks. The buckle measures 3 ½” x 2 ¼”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23680 £575.00 |
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Victorian Irish Police Bog Oak Wooden Truncheon / Staff With Hand Carved Shamrocks & Harp. Sn 23484:79 - 23484:79 Bog Oak, much like Brown Oak, is not a specific species, but is rather a term that designates oak that has been buried in a peat bog, sometimes for several hundreds of years. The anaerobic conditions of the bog protect the wood from decay, while the acidic water contains tannins, which stain the wood a dark brown to almost black. This is an excellent Victorian Irish Police Hand Carved Bog Oak Wooden Truncheon / Staff. This heavy truncheon measures 12 ½” overall. For its whole length and around its circumference the staff is deeply hand carved with, Leaves, Shamrocks and Harp designs. The grip section which is holed for wrist cord has a hand carved diamond shaped pattern to assist grip. The tip of the staff is decorated with a hand carved shamrock. The price for this Victorian Irish Bog Oak Police truncheon / staff includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:79 £195.00 |
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WW1 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 23484:42 - 23484:42 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. This is an original item of WW1 British Police memorabilia and the price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:42 £345.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (11/08) 1834 Dated British William IV Public Office Oxford Brass Crown Top Police / Official’s Crown Top Tipstaff With Ebonised Wood Baluster Handle. Sn 23310:2 - 23310:2 Oxford has a long history of public offices dating back to the 12th century, ranging from local municipal governance to ancient royal appointments. The city’s administration has evolved from medieval guilds and royal charters to the modern Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council. 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 William IV dated Tipstaff to The Oxford public Office. It measures 7” overall length. The shaft is a hollow brass cylinder with crown top. The shaft is inscribed ‘WR IV (William IV Rex)’ above ‘Public Office Oxford’ & date ‘1834’. The price for this excellent piece of Policing history includes UK delivery. Sn 23310:2 £0.00 |
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WW1 Stockport Traders Company of Special Constables Connections 1914 – 1919 Dated, Special Constable’s Decorated Lignum Vitae Truncheon To SC William Crossley With His Great War Medal & Framed Sepia Company Group Photo. Sn 23191 - 23191 WW1 Stockport Traders Company of Special Constables Connections 1914 – 1919 Dated, Stockport County Special Constable’s Polychrome Decorated Lignum Vitae Tropical Hardwood Truncheon To SC William Crossley With His Great War Medal & Framed Sepia Company Group Photo. Sn 23191 In the Autumn of 1856 as a result of the County and Borough Police Act 1856. Cheshire Justices were obliged to establish a paid Police Force for the whole of each County area including Stockport Borough. In 1870 Stockport Borough established its own Constabulary. The Borough later became part of the Cheshire Constabulary and now forms part of the Greater Manchester Policing area. The Stockport Traders Company of Special Constables was a historical volunteer police unit formed during the First World War (1914–1918). Composed of local tradesmen and businessmen, this unit assisted the regular Stockport Borough Police during the Great War. Members were issued bronze Special Constabulary medals, often with a "Great War 1914-18" clasp, and traditionally decorated truncheons featuring the Stockport coat of arms and the officer's name. This is an original WW1 Lignum Vitae Tropical Hardwood Stockport Special Constable’s Truncheon to Stockport SC William Crossley, his Great War medal and an original period framed Group photograph of the Stockport Traders Company of Special Constables in Uniform. The truncheon is 15 ½” length and has highly coloured polychrome decoration featuring The Kings Crown with Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with Stockport Coat of Arms. Beneath the arms is 'Special Constable' in gold lettering with '1914-1919’ date. The rear has the SC’s name ‘William Crossley’ in gold. The decoration is crisp. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and original wrist strap impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt’s Birm(ingham)’. The wood is undamaged with no dents. The Truncheon comes with his bronze Great War KC medal in very good condition. The rim has Mr Crossley’s name. The medal has its original ribbon & correct ‘great war 1914-18’ clasp. The framed sepia photo titled Stockport Traders Company of Special Constables features the Company’s Special Constables in Uniform together with the mayor of Stockport. The rear of the frame has Stockport framer’s label (illustrated). This is an excellent set to a British Police to a Special Constable who served throughout WW1 and beyond. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23191 £475.00 |
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**MINT**WW1 Hiatt & Co Birmingham 1914-1919 Dated, Polychrome Decorated British Blackburn Special Constable’s Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Presentation Police Truncheon & Leather Wrist Strap. Sn 23152 - 23152 This is an original near mint WW1 lignum vitae tropical hardwood Blackburn Special Constabulary Presentation Police Truncheon dated 1914-1919. It is 15 ½” length. The wood is undamaged and features colourful Polychrome decoration, the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher (George Rex) together with Blackburn heraldic arms above banner ‘Blackburn’, ‘Special Constable’ & ‘1914-1919’ date. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded butt and recess for wrist strap. The recess is fitted with leather wrist strap. The butt of the grip is Impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23152 £295.00 |
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English, Bristol 1796 Dated King George III Engraved Brass & Wood Tipstaff / Stave. Sn 23051 - 23051 During the Georgian era (1714-1830s), Bristol, England had no unified, professional police force. Law enforcement relied on an uncoordinated system of local initiatives, primarily involving parish constables and night watchmen, supplemented by town officials and in times of serious unrest the military. The tip staff is one of the earliest forms of Police authority, carried by the early Constables/ Watchmen as signs of their authority and right to enforce law. This is an excellent original Georgian Tipstaff / Stave. The Tipstaff is 14 ¾” overall length. It has a 10” brass top section with acorn finial. The brass is hand engraved with Crown GR III (King George III Rex) above ‘Bristol’ and ‘1796’ date. The turned wood baluster type handle is grooved for grip. The price for this historic English law enforcement piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23051 £795.00 |
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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 |
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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 |
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SOLD SOLD (19/08) 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** £0.00 |
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