Small Brass Tipstaff, Engraved "g Buck, Dover" - Feb 14, 2016 | Louis J. Dianni, Llc In Fl
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Small Brass Tipstaff, Engraved "G Buck, Dover"

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Small Brass Tipstaff, Engraved "G Buck, Dover"
Small Brass Tipstaff, Engraved "G Buck, Dover"
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Description
Description: This small tipstaff is typical of the tipstaves used by a police officer established at Dover in the 19th century. Brass construction with a red velvet insert in the crown. Engraved, "G Buck Dover".

History: The early English Police Officer's authority was represented not by a badge, but by a tipstaff. The tipstaff represented the officer's direct authority from the crown to make an arrest. There are considerable differences in styles and materials.

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

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 1 | Height(in) = 5.5 | Width(in) = 1.5 | Depth(in) = 0.5

Size of Artwork(in): 5.5 x 1.5 x .5"

Artist Name: unknown

Medium: Brass and red velvet

Circa: Circa mid 1800's
Condition
Very good condition. Some minor wear at the base, no pitting and a few small scratches.
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Small Brass Tipstaff, Engraved "G Buck, Dover"

Estimate $100 - $300
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Starting Price $10
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