Lot Essay
The ebonised truncheon is considered by Dicken p.36. to be 'issued to Special Constables, probably at the time of the Chartist riots'
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FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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AN EBONISED WOOD TRUNCHEON
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'St. AM. 165.' partly ribbed handle
19¼ in. (48.5 cm.) long
And a Victorian truncheon painted with the Royal Coat-of Arms and motto and 'VR' cypher - 18¼ in. (46.5 cm.) long (2)
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'St. AM. 165.' partly ribbed handle
19¼ in. (48.5 cm.) long
And a Victorian truncheon painted with the Royal Coat-of Arms and motto and 'VR' cypher - 18¼ in. (46.5 cm.) long (2)
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