The following British police items are offered for sale:
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t02
– An extremely fine example of a William IV (1830-1837) tipstaff. Handpainted and finely decorated bulester body, with a crown, and IV with WR in script.
Very good condition
US$580
#PS005
– A scarce and superb example of an English constabulary sword. More commonly found mounted with an obsolete, curved cavalry sword blade, this has a fine, 24 inch long, single edge, fullered blade.
The blade etched - KENT CONSTABULARY - DARTFORD DIVISION plus a Victorian crown. The opposide etched with the retailers name and address, Parker Field & Son, 233 Holborn, London.
Very Good condition.
US$395.00
31
– A fine example of a Victorian 'City of London' Police constable truncheon. Overall length 19 inches, with turned grip
impressed PARKER, 233 HOLBORN. Black painted body with City crest emblasoned in red and white.
Very Good condition
US$200
#PS100
– An excelllent example of an English constabulary sword with a 23 inch, straight double edge blade. The blade etched - BERKS (Berkshire) CONSTABULARY enclosing a Victorian crown.
Very Good condition.
US$365.00
46
– A superb Hardwood truncheon with ribbed grip. Brown painted body decorated with IV over WR over large crown, and WALBROOK.
City of London coat of arms added at later date, probably late Victorian. Walbrook is a subterranean river in the City of London
that gave its name to a City ward and a minor street in its vicinity. The ward of Walbrook contains two of the City's most
notable landmarks: the Bank of England and Mansion House. This is a truncheon with important connections.
Very Good condition
US$245
hove
Scarce example of an early waist belt with white metal buckle 'HOVE POLICE'. together with a fine example of a
bulls eye lantern, standard issue for the officer on the beat. Complete and in good working order.
US$285
07
– A Victorian truncheon and armband issued to a Special Constable. Constabulary forces were supplemented by recerves of 'Specials', individuals who volunteered their time
and skills to supplement regular policing when needed. Times of civil unrest and strike actions often requied extra police manpower. Specials served in civilian clothing, issued only
with a simple armban to denote their authority and a standard truncheon, usually inscribed S.C to identify them as such.
A turned, ribbed wood grip. Simple black body, with letters S.C in white. Accompanied by armband - white fabric with two blue stripes, and nickle plated buckle,
with embroidered crown sewn on. Attributed to a Victorian City of London Special Constable.
Very Good condition
US$285
04
– An early Victorian tipstaff Plain brass body surmounted by a cast brass crown, mounted on a bulbous, turned ebony handle.
A cross and initials - TM - carved into the handle, suggesting an eclesiastical connection.
Very Good condition
US$465
RR
– A Victorian wrist restraint, or 'come along'. A well crafted example by HIATT, displaying a good age patina.
Very Good condition
US$295
