Early 19th Century English Georgian Form Brass Mounted Oak Police Constabulary / Magistrates Tip Staff Truncheon. Sn 21106 Antique & Militaria

Early 19th Century English Georgian Form Brass Mounted Oak Police Constabulary / Magistrates Tip Staff Truncheon. Sn 21106 - 21106

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 Tipstaff (this tip staff was found with another larger example in similar form dated 1812 listed separately on our website stock number 21105). The Oak shaft has baluster type turned ribbed grip holed for wrist strap and measures 11 ¼” overall length. The staff has brass ferrules decorated with turned lines at the butt and top of the shaft. There are no visible maker, date or issue markings on this piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21106

£375.00