Brass and Wood Tipstaff , British, circa 1800
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Description
Description: Turned wood grip. Brass upper section with crown with red velvet.
History: The Tipstaff is an officer of a court or, in some countries, a law clerk to a judge. It is also the name of the rod of authority of such a person or police officer. The emblem of two crossed tipstaffs (tipstaves) is used to denote the rank .
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 1 | Height(in) = 5.75 | Width(in) = 1.5 | Depth(in) = 1.25
Size of Artwork(in): 5.75 x 1.5 x 1.25"
Artist Name: English
Medium: Brass, wood, red velvet.
Circa: Circa 1800
History: The Tipstaff is an officer of a court or, in some countries, a law clerk to a judge. It is also the name of the rod of authority of such a person or police officer. The emblem of two crossed tipstaffs (tipstaves) is used to denote the rank .
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 1 | Height(in) = 5.75 | Width(in) = 1.5 | Depth(in) = 1.25
Size of Artwork(in): 5.75 x 1.5 x 1.25"
Artist Name: English
Medium: Brass, wood, red velvet.
Circa: Circa 1800
Condition
This Tipstaff is in very good condition. The grip has no scratches or chips and the brass upper has some very minor pitting and a few small scratches. The crown itself shows little wear with some minor discoloration to the red velvet.
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Brass and Wood Tipstaff , British, circa 1800
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