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Antique Decorative Truncheon, Scottish, Beech, Edinburgh Police Baton, Victorian

About the Item

This is an antique decorative truncheon. A Scottish, beech Edinburgh police baton with handpainted detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating decorative truncheon, likely carried by a sergeant Displays a desirable aged patina with lightly time worn appearance Ebonised beech, with natural colour to the tactile ring turned handle Delightful handpainted detail with the Edinburgh Coat of Arms Coat of Arms bears the Latin phrase Nisi Dominus Frustra - without the Lord, we act in vain Also accentuated with the district number in addition to the Victoria Regina cypher This is a superb antique decorative truncheon, a well used and pleasingly handpainted memento of the Edinburgh police service in the Victorian period. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'') Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'') Max Length: 46.5cm (18.25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 252181stDibs: LU2645344182372

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