£100
A GEORGE III CONSTABULARY TRUNCHEON
Of mallet form, polychrome painted with "GRIII" cipher over a crown, the finial and terminal painted red, measuring approx. 43cm in length; together with two small ceremonial tipstaves; one painted in green and gold with William IV (later over-painted Victoria) cipher above the letters "S.H.C.", possibly referring to the Stirling High Constables, numbered "20" to the reverse and measuring approx. 14.7cm in length; the other more plainly decorated with Victoria cipher, approx. 12.3cm in length (3)
Large constabulary truncheon with significant surface wear. Craquelure/bubbling and losses to paintwork throughout. Some mottling/dulling to paintwork, concentrated on the reverse side (behind the polychrome cipher). Red paint to finial and terminal has worn through entirely at extremities. Multiple chips, knocks and gouges. Chips and losses to raised bands, particularly at the broad end.
"S.H.C." green and gold tipstaff with general surface wear, most significant at extremities. "W.R." cipher has been later overpainted to "V.R.". Generally bright and attractive. Silk wrist strap worn and faded, with tears.
Small "V.R." tipstaff is generally good. Minor chips and knocks throughout. Adhesive residue to the unpainted end. Wear at ends, with the natural colour of the wood showing through.
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28.80% inc VAT*
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31.8% inc VAT*
