Description: This is a miniature version of a magistrate's tipstaff. It's made of ebonized wood with silver ends and nameplate. The bottom is a seal of the city of Glasgow, Scotland which reads, "Let Glasgow Flourish." The top is a crown with fabric details inside.

History: The first seal on which all the emblems are represented together is that of the Chapter of Glasgow used from 1488-1540, but it was not until 1647 that they appeared in something like their present combination on a seal. The city motto "Let Glasgow Flourish".

Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.38 | Height(in) = 5 | Width(in) = 1.25 | Depth(in) = 1.25

Size of Artwork(in): 5 x 1.25 x 1.25"

Artist Name: Scotland

Medium: Ebonized wood, silver, fabric.

Circa: 1859

The wood has two small checks. The tipstaff has some wear to the fabric. Silver has a small amount of tarnish with a few small scratches.