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Victorian British Ebonised Wood Baluster Tip Staff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Crown ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina). Sn 20563 - 20563
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 with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of ebonised wood, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 21” length. The painted decoration encircles the shaft and features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘V.R’ (Victoria Regina). All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The wood has just light surface scuffs consistent with age and service use. The lower section of the staff is grooved for grip and holed for wrist strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20563
£375.00

1868 Victorian British Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Baluster Tipstaff / Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Crown V.R. (Victoria Regina) Royal Cypher & Boar’s Head Arms & Initials ‘AH’ . Sn 20562 - 20562
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 with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of heavy Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 19 ¼” length. The painted decoration in the top section features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘V.R’ (Victoria Regina), together with ‘Boar’s head’ heraldic arms and ‘1868’ date. The rear of the staff has initials ‘AH’ in gold (most likely a Police Constabulary Division or County designation). The top edge of the staff has a gold and black band. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The lower section of the staff is grooved for grip. The price for this tipstaff worthy of further research regarding the markings includes UK delivery. Sn 20562
£395.00

1820- 1830 British George IV Ebonised Wood Tipstaff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Including ‘Crown GR IV’ (George IV Rex) & Letter ‘P’. POL 382 - POL 382
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. George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover following the death of his father, King George III, on 29 January 1820, until his own death ten years later. From 1811 until his accession, he served as Prince Regent during his father's final mental illness. This is an excellent original George IV Tipstaff Truncheon. The body is made of hand painted ebonised wood. The staff measures 18 ¾” length. It has colourful original hand painted decoration featuring a ‘Crown GR IV’ (George IV Rex) & Letter ‘P’, possibly ‘Police’ designation or Division / County area (unknown). All of the staff’s colours are vivid. The surface of the staff has some scuffing consistent with age and service use. The grip is grooved for wrist strap and fitted with a short string loop. The price for this attractive tipstaff worthy of further research regarding the ‘P’ designation includes UK delivery. POL 382
£375.00

English Georgian ‘Elephant & Castle’ (London) Ebonised Wood Baluster Tipstaff / Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Crown GR Royal Cypher & Elephant and Castle (Howdah) Devices. Sn 20572 - 20572
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. Elephant and Castle is an area of south London, England, in the London Borough of Southwark. The name also informally refers to much of Walworth and Newington. The name of the area is derived from a local coaching inn. "Elephant and Castle, Newington" first recorded in 1765. The landlord may have been aligning the tavern with the Worshipful Company of Cutlers; the guild responsible for regulating the manufacture of weapons and cutlery who, for many years, incorporated ivory into the handles of their wares- hence their coat of arms bearing the Elephant and Castle (howdah) icon. This is an excellent original Georgian Police Tip Staff / Truncheon of the Police constabulary/ watchman or magistrate of the Elephant & castle area with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of ebonised wood, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 15” length. The painted decoration in the top section features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George rex) together with colourful & Elephant and Castle (Howdah) Device and wreath. The staff has ribbed grip and holed for wrist strap. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20572
£375.00

Large British George III Baluster Tipstaff / Truncheon With Turned Hand Painted Crown Top & Crown GR III Royal Cypher. Sn 20532 - 20532
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 Georgian Police Tip Staff / Truncheon with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape wood shaft is tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 18 ¾” length. The top is turned and hand decorated in the form of a crown above painted Royal Cypher ‘GR III’ (George II Rex) on a field of green. The staff has a stepped butt with ball end. The shaft is holed for wrist cord. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price for this large Georgian tipstaff includes UK delivery. Sn 20532
£595.00

1808 Dated British George III Mahogany Baluster Tipstaff / Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Crown GR III Royal Cypher, ‘*12.D’ Between Shield Device ‘T.M’. Sn 20531 - 20531
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 Georgian Police Tip Staff / Truncheon with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of Mahogany, tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 13 ¾” length. The painted decoration in the top section features a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘GR III’ (George II Rex), together with ‘*12.D’ Between Shield Device ‘T.M’ on a field of green (most likely a Police Constabulary Division or County designation) and ‘1808’ date. The staff has a stepped top and butt. The butt of the handle has a small old stable chip on the edge which can be seen in the images, consistent with age and service use. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price for this tipstaff worthy of further research regarding the markings includes UK delivery. Sn 20531
£475.00

Victorian British Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Baluster Tipstaff / Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Crown V.R. (Victoria Regina)Royal Cypher, ‘1’ & ‘A*L Above D’. Sn 20530 - 20530
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 with original hand painted decoration. The Baluster shape shaft is made of heavy Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard 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 ‘V.R’ (Victoria Regina), together with number 1 within laurel wreath to the front on a field of black edged in red and ‘A*L Above D’ (most likely a Police Constabulary Division or County designation) to the rear. The top edge of the staff has one small chip which can be seen in the images, consistent with age and service use. All of the staff’s colourful decoration is vivid. The price for this tipstaff worthy of further research regarding the markings includes UK delivery. Sn 20530
£345.00

1830 Dated British William IV Ash Tipstaff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Including ‘WIVR’ (William IV Rex) & DMW. Sn 20529 - 20529
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. 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 excellent original William IV Tipstaff Truncheon. The body is made of hand painted ash wood. The staff measures 18 ¾” length. It has colourful original hand painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘WIVR’ (William IV Rex) Chevrons and roundels within panel & 1830 date below D.M.W. (most likely a Police Constabulary or County area (unknown). All of the staff’s colours are vivid. The grip is holed for wrist strap. The price for this attractive tipstaff worthy of further research regarding the ‘DMW’ mark includes UK delivery. Sn 20529
£745.00

Kings Crown Police Presentation, Hand Decorated Truncheon to Dubartonshire Constabulary. Sn 10727. - Sn 10727
A Kings Crown police presentation, hand decorated truncheon to Dunbartonshire Constabulary. The Police (Scotland) Act 1857 established police forces throughout Scotland. A section of the act allowed for the parishes to be transferred to the jurisdiction of either Stirlingshire or Lanarkshire Constabulary on resolution of two thirds of the Commissioners of Supply for the County of Dumbarton. Dunbartonshire Constabulary was formed in 1958. The truncheon is made from a hard wood and varnished. It is hand decorated straight onto the varnish. The top has the Kings Crown in gold, red and white and below this is a twin headed thistle. Below this is "Dunbartonshire Constabulary" in gold lettering. The truncheon has a broad fine grooved grip. It is complete with a leather strap which is spliced and stitched. It is very good condition, the decoration is clear. The truncheon measures 16" long. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 10727.
£325.00

WWII U.S Shore Patrol Rubber Baton. 19966:20. - 19966:20
Shore patrol are service members who are provided to aid in security for the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, and the British Royal Navy while on shore. They are often temporarily assigned personnel who receive limited training in law enforcement and are commonly armed with a baton. Their primary function is to make certain that Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen on liberty do not become too rowdy. They will also provide assistance for Department of the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard uniformed personnel in relations with the civilian courts and police. Made from solid flexible black rubber it is 40 ½ cm in length with ‘US’ imprinted it has a leather lanyard attached. The price includes UK delivery. 19966:20.
£195.00
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