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1830-1837 William IV Ebonised Wood Wood Baluster Type Police Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration. Sn 21068 - 21068
William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) 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 original William IV era Painted Police Truncheon. The Ebonised wood is hand painted on the front and back aspects with Crown above WR & 4 decreasing lines denoting (IV) (William IV Rex). The truncheon also features a red painted top section and red band in the grip area. Its original gilt, red and blue/green colours are vivid. The truncheon measures 21 ¼” overall length. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21068
£345.00

**LARGE**Victorian Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Tip Staff / Police Truncheon ‘WR (West Riding Yorkshire)’. Sn 21109 - 21109
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 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. 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 tip staff truncheon. The ebonised wood staff measures 2 feet length and has a baluster type grip holed for wrist cord. The top section of the staff has colourful Queen’s crown below ‘WR’ (West Riding Yorkshire). All of the staff’s decoration is vivid with areas of rubbing consistent with age and service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21109
£245.00

**LARGE**UNUSUAL 3 PANEL FORM**Victorian Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Wood Tip Staff / Police Truncheon ‘Officer Of Police 60’. Sn 21108 - 21108
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 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 attractive, large, unusual form, Victorian era West Riding Police truncheon. The wood truncheon measures 2 feet length and unusually has rounded ends at the top and bottom of the shaft. One end panel has colourful Queen’s crown with Laurel wreath above ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) on a field of green edged with gold and black bands. The centre panel is a field of beige with no decoration and the other end panel has partially visible Queen’s crown with Laurel wreath above ‘Officer Of Police 60’ in gold. This panel also has most likely later small painted letters and numbers ’94-166a’ possibly a later stores or collection number. The panel is edged in gold and black. All of the staff’s decoration is vivid with areas of rubbing consistent with age and service use. We have not encountered this type of tip staff previously & can only imagine that this form of staff was meant to be held in the centre section so that when presented, the upper and lower sections bearing symbols of authority could be clearly read. The price for this tip staff worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21108
£375.00

Early 19th Century English Georgian Form Brass Mounted Oak Police Constabulary / Magistrates Tip Staff Truncheon. Sn 21106 - 21106
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 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 Tipstaff (this tip staff was found with another larger example in similar form dated 1812 listed separately on our website stock number 21105). The Oak shaft has baluster type turned ribbed grip holed for wrist strap and measures 11 ¼” overall length. The staff has brass ferrules decorated with turned lines at the butt and top of the shaft. There are no visible maker, date or issue markings on this piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21106
£375.00

**VERY RARE****NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**George III 1812 Dated Brass Mounted Oak Police Constabulary / Magistrates Tip Staff Truncheon Marked ‘9 Hunslet (Leeds West Yorshire) Mr Ingham’. Sn 21105 - 21105
Hunslet is an inner-city area in south Leeds, West Yorkshire, England and has an industrial past. 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 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 Tipstaff (this tip staff was found with another listed separately on our website stock number 21106). The Oak shaft has turned ribs and measures 18 ½” overall length. The varnished shaft has a brass butt cap and the lower end is holed and fitted with leather wrist cord. The top of the shaft has a brass cap nicely engraved ‘GR III (George Rex) 1812 (date) and ‘Hunslet’ (policing area) ‘9’ (staff or area number) and ‘Mr Ingham’ (most likely the name of the Magistrate or Constable issued with this staff). The price for this excellent piece of Policing history worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21105
£675.00

Victorian Era ‘WRC’ West Riding Constabulary (West Yorkshire) Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon. Sn 2112 - 2112
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. The ebonised wood truncheon measures 16” 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 stylised monogram ‘WRC’ (West Riding Constabulary’. All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 2112
£395.00

**RARE**LARGE**C1835-1837 British William IV ‘K. Bucks’ (K Division Or Weights & Measures Area Buckinghamshire) Number ‘7’ (Constable’s Collar Number) Walnut Tipstaff / Early Police Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration. Sn 20889 - 20889
The ancient English boroughs of Buckingham and High Wycombe (also known as Chepping Wycombe) became municipal boroughs in 1835. Shortly afterwards borough police forces were established. These early Police forces were also responsible for the inspection of weights and measures. William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. 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 or metal and were not only a means of self defence but also symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an excellent original and rare to find William IV Tipstaff Truncheon made between C1835 when the Buckingham Police were formed and 1837 when King William IV died. The body is made of hand painted ebonised walnut (it is rare to find these tipstaffs made of walnut). The staff measures a large 24” length. It has colourful original hand painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘IVWR’ (William IV Rex). The shaft also has hand painted ‘K. Bucks’ (most likely K Division or Weights & Measures area Buckinghamshire) All of the staff’s colours are vivid. The grip has period hand carved number ‘7’ most likely a constable’s collar number & is holed for wrist strap. The price for this attractive tipstaff worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 20889
£695.00

WWI era 1916-1919 Manchester Hand painted Presentation Truncheon to Special Constable John Howarth by Maker Lindop Manchester. 20677. - 20677
The concept of a ‘special constable’ was first introduced by statue in the times of Charles II; however, little or no use was made of them until the 19th century. In 1831 Reform Bill riots were seen in Bristol, with similar outbreaks occurring across the country. It was the threat of further disorder such as this that saw the passing of the Special Constables Act 1831. Truncheons are short wooden clubs traditionally used by police forces. They have been carried by watchmen, parish constables and subsequently policemen since the middle ages, and have been regarded as being symbols of authority as well as a means of defence. This truncheon commemorates the service of Mr John Howarth as a Special Constable for the City of Manchester during the Great War. The ‘Specials’ were men who volunteered to assist the police during World War I while many regular officers were serving in the military. At the end of the war commemorative truncheons were presented to all Special Constables in recognition of the importance of their role. Measuring 39 ½ cm made from hardwood and in excellent condition with the Manchester coat of arms below the GR cypher, there is a manufacturers stamp to the end 'LINDOP MANCHESTER'. The truncheon comes with its original leather lanyard. This item commands further investigation. The price includes UK delivery. 20677.
£345.00

Victorian Wood Baluster Tipstaff Truncheon with Hand Painted Decoration Crown VR IV K Royal Cypher. 20613. - 20613
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 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. Measuring an impressive 51 ½ cm painted with the Royal Crown, VR IV K cypher (possibly a Kent Police truncheon). The piece is black with dark green and gold detail which has a nice patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20613.
£345.00

Victorian Hand Painted Parker Holborn Yellow Lancewood Police Presentation Tipstave/Truncheon. 20611. - 20611
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 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 example measures 45cm and is made with yellow Lancewood which was commonly used by Parker Holborn. The body of the tipstave is painted black with a hand painted polychrome crown over ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) over a gilt wreath with POLICE painted in gilt in a red cartouche. Stamped above the grip is ‘H 223’ (Parker Holborn Parker 233 Holborn Higher Holborn Field St.E’ which was the premises between 1794 & 1877) the handle is nicely shaped and ribbed for grip. In very nice collectable condition the price includes UK delivery. 20611.
£345.00
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