Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 840

A Victorian Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A Victorian Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff, maker's mark of MC, Edinburgh circa 1856, cylindrical form, pierced cut card work mounts, the terminals with the Royal Cipher of Queen Victoria and the Arms of Edinburgh, the centre band inscribed 'COUNCILLOR'S BATON 1856', length 11.3cm.