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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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British Made Hiatt Leading Handcuff. POL 378. - POL 378 An original, quality, plated wrought iron leading handcuff, British made. The leading handcuff was still in use as late as the 1970's in Britain and first came into use in the mid to late 19th Century. It was designed to 'snap' onto the wrist and locked in place, the officer could control the offender by carefully twisting the other end which gave full control. They lock with a snap lock kept closed with a spring clip. This leading handcuff is in very good condition, the spring clip works as it should, they lock together. They have a single hinge point which moves smoothly. The body is stamped near to the clip with "Hiatt Steel" on one side and "British made" on the other. There are a couple of small pieces of plating missing from normal usage. The price includes UK delivery. POL 378. £175.00 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Victorian British Halifax County Borough Police Constabulary Uniform Leather Waist Belt, Buckle & 2 Piece Brass Clasp. Sn 20422 - 20422 The Halifax County Borough Police Constabulary was formed in 1848 and amalgamated in 1868. This is an original Victorian period Halifax County Borough Police uniform leather waist belt and 2 piece brass Constabulary clasp. The waist belt is black leather with brass adjustment slide and leather loop. The leather has areas of surface wear consistent to age & Police service wear. The belt is complete and wearable. It is 46" long when laid out flat and is 2” wide. The back of the belt has an impressed number which appears to be ‘120’ most likely the collar number of the Police Constable or Sgt issued with the belt. When locked together the 2 piece brass clasp forms the badge of the Halifax County Borough Police Constabulary. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20422 £195.00 |
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