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Victorian Brass Tipstaff
This is a brass tipstaff on a walnut shaft, measuring 17 cm long. It has a crown on top and stamped with the numbers "27". The cross above the crown bears a resemblance to the Maltese Cross, but we can find no reference to these being used in Malta.
The tipstaff was used as a delightful symbol of authority and dates back to the time of Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales, when he refers to it as "a staff tipped with horn" in the Somnours Tale. They were also made in silver, but these are very rare and almost never come onto the market. We feel quite privileged to have come across this brass example. All items are sold with a 14 day money back guarantee. In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase, we will gladly issue a refund (excluding carriage costs). The item must be returned in the same condition as it left us. The refund will be issued on the item's return to our premises.
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The Old Primary School
Blackford
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4NX
Tel : 01934 712372
or : 07870301843
Non UK callers : +44 1934 712372 or +44 7870301843
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The tipstaff was used as a delightful symbol of authority and dates back to the time of Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales, when he refers to it as "a staff tipped with horn" in the Somnours Tale. They were also made in silver, but these are very rare and almost never come onto the market. We feel quite privileged to have come across this brass example. All items are sold with a 14 day money back guarantee. In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase, we will gladly issue a refund (excluding carriage costs). The item must be returned in the same condition as it left us. The refund will be issued on the item's return to our premises.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date c.1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Brass
Origin English
Item code as565a730
Status Sold
£380.00 
$474.58 
€443.04 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Terms and conditions
All items are sold with a 14 day money back guarantee. In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase, we will gladly issue a refund (excluding carriage costs). The item must be returned in the same condition as it left us. The refund will be issued on the item's return to our premises.
View all stock from
Lemon Tree Antiques
The Old Primary SchoolBlackford
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4NX
Tel : 01934 712372
or : 07870301843
Non UK callers : +44 1934 712372 or +44 7870301843
Get directions to Lemon Tree Antiques
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