Rare late Georgian police tipstaff, possibly a Bow Street Runner's, missing base cap element. Hollow shaft (for enclosing warrant), engraved GR beneath crown with the name of the officer, Timothy Bates. Very rare to find an item from this period with the name of the owner engraved.
A few age knocks, but excellent condition for age; all engraved details somewhat rubbed but still clearly visible.
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[Militaria : Tipstaffs Truncheons : British : 18th Century]
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