Georgian Painted Tipstaff

Georgian Painted Tipstaff

Code: 1106

Dimensions:

W: 3cm (1.2")L: 60cm (23.6")

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An early 19th century painted wooden police tipstaff.

A tipstaff is an item that is held by a person of authority to show their position.

These tipstaff truncheons were carried by policemen to show the populace their authority.

GR (George Rex) at the top with a crown below. Large coat of arms below that.

Great condition for age, with just a small historic crack at the top.