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**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

Large Victorian Wood Baluster Tipstaff Truncheon with Hand Painted Decoration Crown VR Royal Cypher. 20609. - 20609
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 Victorian Police Tip Staff/Truncheon of the Police constabulary/ watchman or magistrate with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of ebonised wood, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 17 ½” in length. The painted decoration in the top section features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) together with an ornately written ’F.P.O’ (unknown). The staff has a ribbed grip. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20609.
£375.00

Georgian LYNG (Norfolk) Wood Baluster Tipstaff Truncheon with Hand Painted Decoration Crown G III R Royal Cypher. 20610. - 20610
A common feature of items from East Anglia is a rounded ball shaped final or knob such as this example (Lyng is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated on the River Wensum, some 10 km (6.2 mi) north-east of the town of East Dereham and 20 km (12 mi) north-west of the city of Norwich. The village's name is likely derived from the Old English wordhlinc', meaning 'bank', 'ledge', or 'terrace). 1760-1820 George III was born on 4 June 1738 in London, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. He became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760. Measuring an impressive 50cm painted with the Royal Crown, G III R cypher, LYNG 1808 (Norfolk) and R+B J+M (unknown). The piece is black with dark blue and red detail which has a nice patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20610.
£475.00

Victorian Hand Painted ‘Manningham’ (West Yorkshire) Police Baluster/Tipstaff/Truncheon. 20605. - 20605
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 37cm and has been hand painted in red and gold with the Queens Crown, VR cypher 1 (Victoria Regina) and Manningham (Manningham holds a wealth of industrial history, including mill buildings, imposing wool merchants' houses and back-to-back terraced houses. It is the old Jewish area of Bradford. Many of Manningham's German community later migrated to the Heaton area of the city) on a black background *there is a defined mark shown in the images, which adds to the history of the piece*. The handle is nicely tapered and ribbed for grip. In very nice collectable condition the price includes UK delivery. 20605.
£375.00

Victorian Hand Painted ‘Horton’ (North Yorkshire) Police Baluster/Tipstaff/Truncheon. 20607. - 20607
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. This example measures 37.5cm and has been hand painted in polychrome with the Royal Crown, VR cypher (Victoria Regina) and Horton (Horton in Ribblesdale is a small village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in Ribblesdale on the Settle–Carlisle Railway to the west of Pen-y-ghent) on a black background. The handle is nicely tapered and ribbed for grip. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. In very nice collectable condition the price includes UK delivery. 20607.
£375.00

William IV (1830-1837) Painted Wood Baluster Tipstaff/Truncheon with the Royal Arms of Great Britain. 20664. - 20664
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. This example measures 33.5cm and has been hand painted in polychrome with the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom and ‘W IV R’ cypher and full lion and unicorn supporters above Dieu et mon droit ( God is my Right)(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 third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and penultimate monarch of Britain's House of Hanover) on a black background. The ribbed handle is painted a dark red colour and has a hole for a lanyard. The tipstaff style short truncheon of the baluster form such as this one is normally associated with Manchester pieces. See ‘Truncheons an equal Match’ by Alan C. Cook pages 83 to 86 items 7.6 to 7.10. The price for this impressive piece includes UK delivery. 20664.
£325.00

Victorian Wilsden Constabulary (West Yorkshire) Wood Police Baluster Tipstaff Truncheon with Hand Painted Decoration Crown VR Royal Cypher. 20608. - 20608
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. Wilsden is a village and civil parish in west Bradford, in West Yorkshire, England. Wilsden is 6 miles west of Bradford and is close to the Aire Valley and the nearby villages of Denholme, Cullingworth, Harden, Cottingley and Allerton. Wilsden re-acquired civil parish status in 2004. This is an excellent original Victorian Police Tip Staff / Truncheon of the Police constabulary/ watchman or magistrate of the Wilsden area with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of ebonised wood, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 14 ½” length. The painted decoration in the top section features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) together with a number 1 and Wilsden. The staff has ribbed grip. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20608.
£375.00
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