London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Fascinating decorative truncheon, likely carried by a sergeant

Displays a desirable aged patina with lightly time worn appearance
Ebonised beech, with natural colour to the tactile ring turned handle
Delightful handpainted detail with the Edinburgh Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms bears the Latin phrase Nisi Dominus Frustra - without the Lord, we act in vain

Also accentuated with the district number in addition to the Victoria Regina cypher
This is a superb antique decorative truncheon, a well used and pleasingly handpainted memento of the Edinburgh police service in the Victorian period. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Max Length: 46.5cm (18.25'')
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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