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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

19th Century Painted Westminster Abbey Constabulary Tipstaff/Truncheon. 19653 - 19653
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 would also bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is a nice painted Westminster Abbey Constabulary truncheon with crowned royal arms above a coat-of-arms and portcullis over crowned 'G' over '2', one side with gilt 'W.R VI', and with ribbed grip pierced for a thong *missing* 48.3 cm in length. Showing some paint loss which adds to its history. The price includes UK delivery. 19653.
£375.00

1738-1820 British George III Hand Painted Police Constabulary Ebonised Wood Tip Staff / Truncheon. Sn 19733 - 19733
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 would also bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an original George III Police Tipstaff / Truncheon (George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two kingdoms on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death in 1820). The staff measures 16 ¼” overall length. The ebonised wood has colourful painted decoration. The main body of the staff has colourful ‘Crown & Royal cypher ‘GR III’ (George III Rex). The staff also has gold bands, red top and butt. The grip is holed for wrist strap. The wood is impressed ‘II’ near to the wrist strap hole, most likely a Constable or weapon number. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19733
£345.00

**LARGE**Victorian Tipstaff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Including V.R. Royal Cypher. Sn 19656 - 19656
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 a good original large Victorian Tipstaff Truncheon. The body is made of ebonised wood tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 20” length. It has painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘V.R’ (Victoria Regina), Gold bands & red painted Ball top section. All of the staff’s colours are vivid but rubbed in areas consistent with service use. The grip holed for wrist strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19656
£325.00

Victorian Tipstaff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Including V.R. Royal Cypher. Sn 19654 - 19654
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 Victorian Tipstaff Truncheon. The body is made of ebonised wood tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 10 ¾” length. It has painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘V.R’ (Victoria Regina), Gold dots and crosses decoration and gold painted top section. All of the staff’s colours are vivid. One edge of the Crown decoration has some small dents consistent with service use. The grip is ribbed for grip and the butt has an iron ring for wrist strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19654
£395.00

1830-1837 British William IV Hand Painted Police Constabulary Tip Staff / Truncheon. Sn 19649 - 19649
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 would also bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an original large William IV Tipstaff / Truncheon (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). The staff measures 14 ¼” overall length. The wood has colourful painted dark green and red panel sections. The main body of the staff has colourful ‘Crown & Royal cypher ‘WR IV’ (King William IV Rex)’. The grip is grooved for grip and holed for wrist strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19649
£395.00
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