Silver - 30th April 2008

Lot 796

A rare William IV Scottish mounted hardwood constable's tipstaff

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £2600

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Description

A rare William IV Scottish mounted hardwood constable's tipstaff, inscribed "BURGH OF LEITH 1833", "PERSEVERE" and "23 HIGH CONSTABLE", engraved at one end with the Royal Crown and a thistle and at the other end with the Burgh arms, suspensory ring, unmarked, c. 1833, 2.8in (7.2cm) long.