Victorian Hand Painted Parker Holborn Yellow Lancewood Police Presentation Tipstave/Truncheon. 20611. Victorian Hand Painted Parker Holborn Yellow Lancewood Police Presentation Tipstave/Truncheon. 20611. Antique & Militaria

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 example measures 45cm and is made with yellow Lancewood which was commonly used by Parker Holborn. The body of the tipstave is painted black with a hand painted polychrome crown over ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) over a gilt wreath with POLICE painted in gilt in a red cartouche. Stamped above the grip is ‘H 223’ (Parker Holborn Parker 233 Holborn Higher Holborn Field St.E’ which was the premises between 1794 & 1877) the handle is nicely shaped and ribbed for grip. In very nice collectable condition the price includes UK delivery. 20611.