George III British Painted Wood Police Constable Original, George III British Painted Wood Police Constable's Tipstaff Antiques & Militaria

Original, George III British Painted Wood Police Constable's Tipstaff / Stave. Sn 10412

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 George III Tipstaff/stave. The wood staff which is 10 1/2" in length overall is painted black with gold edging and the upper panel with George III stylised 'GIIIR' (George III Regina). The shaft of the staff tapers and has a ball end pommel. All of it's original paint is present and the wood has just the minor bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. Price for this historic British law enforcement piece includes UK delivery. Sn 10405

£225