English, Bristol 1796 Dated King George III Engraved Brass & Wood Tipstaff / Stave. Sn 23051 Antique & Militaria

English, Bristol 1796 Dated King George III Engraved Brass & Wood Tipstaff / Stave. Sn 23051 - 23051

During the Georgian era (1714-1830s), Bristol, England had no unified, professional police force. Law enforcement relied on an uncoordinated system of local initiatives, primarily involving parish constables and night watchmen, supplemented by town officials and in times of serious unrest the military. The tip staff is one of the earliest forms of Police authority, carried by the early Constables/ Watchmen as signs of their authority and right to enforce law. This is an excellent original Georgian Tipstaff / Stave. The Tipstaff is 14 ¾” overall length. It has a 10” brass top section with acorn finial. The brass is hand engraved with Crown GR III (King George III Rex) above ‘Bristol’ and ‘1796’ date. The turned wood baluster type handle is grooved for grip. The price for this historic English law enforcement piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23051

£795.00