Victorian Tipstaff Truncheon With Hand Painted Decoration Including V.R. Royal Cypher. Miscellaneous

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