Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 845

A Victorian Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2900

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Description

A Victorian Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff, unmarked, cylindrical form, the terminals with the arms of Edinburgh and the Royal Cipher of Queen Victoria, the body with swirling foliate band inscribed 'CITY SURVEYOR', in a fitted case, length 10.8cm.