Description
A George IV Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff,
unmarked, circa 1827,
plain cylindrical form, one mount engraved with the arms of Leith, and inscribed 'Leith Police 1827', the other mount engraved with the Royal cipher of George IV and inscribed '2nd Com 8th Ward', length 12.7cm.
For an illustration of a similar example see: Mitton, M, The Policeman's Lot, Antique British Police Equipment including truncheons and Tipstaves, Quiller Press, 1985, page 87.
