constable's baton
Object numberI5860
Titleconstable's baton
DescriptionSmall constable's baton or tipstaff of dark hardwood, with ?silver end-mounts and ?silver band round middle. Inscribed "INVERURY BURGH" at one end, and crowned GR monogram at other end. Used in the 19th century by court officers or police officers for carrying warrants.
Production date 1714 - 1830
Object namebaton, constable's
Object category1.332.11
Dimensions
- length: 22.2 cm
diameter: 1.7 cm