Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 839

An early 19th century Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

An early 19th century Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff, unmarked, cylindrical form, with a pierced crown finial, the plain bands inscribed 'GEN:COM: 16th WARD', the base inscribed, 'EDINR. POLICE', length 12.8cm.