Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 851

A 19th century Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A 19th century Scottish silver mounted ebony tipstaff, unmarked, circa 1859, the baluster shaped handle with a foliate mount, inscribed 'BAILIE John Gouldsworth 1859' and with a pierced silver and velvet crown finial, the base with the arms of Glasgow and 'Let Glasgow Flourish, Police Chambers', length 13cm.