7th Dec, 2006 10:30
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A POLICE EBONY-MOUNTED TIPSTAFF with cast gilt-brass crown finial
A POLICE EBONY-MOUNTED TIPSTAFF with cast gilt-brass crown finial, plain silver-plated tubular haft, and turned ebony grip 29.5cm; 11K in A number of tipstaves of this type are inscribed 'Thames Police', one of which is preserved in the London Museum. See M.Mitton 1985, p.73.
Sold for £500
A POLICE EBONY-MOUNTED TIPSTAFF with cast gilt-brass crown finial, plain silver-plated tubular haft, and turned ebony grip 29.5cm; 11K in A number of tipstaves of this type are inscribed 'Thames Police', one of which is preserved in the London Museum. See M.Mitton 1985, p.73.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 7th Dec, 2006
