Search 0
17,137  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 18 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
18 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1185816
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York
Sold by Strickland & Russell
sold SA1185816
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Strickland & Russell

Strickland & Russell

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2018
Browse dealers 278 items
  • About Us
    Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1185816
PDF SHARE
SAVE

1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York

19th century
Sold 24 January 2026 · Strickland & Russell
This “1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York” found a buyer.

It was listed by Strickland & Russell. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Paper Document Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Type of item:

Original Victorian Police / Local History Document – York Special Constable Appointment

Surface:

Printed on blue laid paper with visible watermark

Issuer and Signature:

Signed in print by Samuel Haley, Chief Constable of York

Subject:

An original City of York notice, dated 29th February 1864, appointing the named recipient as a Special Constable under the Municipal Corporations Act. The document requires the bearer to appear before the Justices of the Peace at York Guildhall to take the Oath of Service. A scarce survival of Victorian policing and civic administration, linked to Chief Constable Samuel Haley.

Approximate age of item:

Dated 1864

Is the item Framed or Mounted:

Loose (unframed)

Condition Report:

In good overall condition for age. Central fold with small split and minor handling wear, but text remains strong and legible. Blue paper well preserved, with watermark visible when held to the light. Please see photographs for further detail.

Size of document (approx):

17 x 11 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Historical Police Document to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185816
Dealers Notes

***************

*Our prices include fully insured UK delivery. We are able to quote for International delivery upon request.

*Your purchased painting will be securely packaged and posted via Insured Royal Mail or Parcelforce delivery within 2 working days of receiving payment.

*We are happy to receive payment via the PayPal platform which accepts most debit and credit cards. Please contact us to enquire about other payment methods.

*If a painting is framed, the frame will be provided free of charge and we cannot offer any warranty for the condition or damage to a frame as a result of delivery. Original frames will have wear in line with age. We consider glass to be part of the frame, and as a restricted item is not warranted . Glass can be removed prior to shipping at the buyers request.

*In the unlikely event that you are not happy with your purchase, for any reason, we will always accept returns and offer a no quibble refund if notified within 14 days of receiving the item and returned to us in the same condition. The buyer is however, liable for the return postal charges.

***************

Description
Type of item:

Original Victorian Police / Local History Document – York Special Constable Appointment

Surface:

Printed on blue laid paper with visible watermark

Issuer and Signature:

Signed in print by Samuel Haley, Chief Constable of York

fig 1. A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864.
fig 1. 1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York

Subject:

“
An original City of York notice, dated 29th February 1864, appointing the named recipient as a Special Constable under the Municipal Corporations Act.
Strickland & Russell

The document requires the bearer to appear before the Justices of the Peace at York Guildhall to take the Oath of Service. A scarce survival of Victorian policing and civic administration, linked to Chief Constable Samuel Haley.

fig 2. A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864.
fig 2. 1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York

Approximate age of item:

Dated 1864

Is the item Framed or Mounted:

Loose (unframed)

Condition Report:

In good overall condition for age. Central fold with small split and minor handling wear, but text remains strong and legible. Blue paper well preserved, with watermark visible when held to the light. Please see photographs for further detail.

Size of document (approx):

17 x 11 cm

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Historical Police Document to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185816
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2018

Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Strickland & Russell Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 8
Archive I A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York

Archive II A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View V
Archive VI A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View VI
Archive VII A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Strickland & Russell

Strickland & Russell
Telephone 07504 958608
Location
Wilberfoss
York
East Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stricklandrussell
Verified Since Sep 2018
Items For Sale 278
Items Sold 3,295
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Verified Since Sep 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Wilberfoss, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/stricklandrussell
Verified
Sep 2018
For Sale
278
Sold
3,295
A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864.
1864 York Special Constable Appointment Notice – Samuel Haley Chief Constable Historical Document York
Ref: SA1185816
A close-up photograph of a blue Victorian printed appointment notice issued in York in 1864.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHistorical Documents
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Printing Ink
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsLetterpress typography, Official municipal text, Dated signature
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Victorian era documents comprise official notices, letters, and broadsides produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, typically characterised by specific typography, rag paper stock, and government or municipal stamping.

These items were predominantly produced using letterpress printing techniques on durable, plant-fibre laid or wove paper, often tinted with mineral-based dyes such as Prussian blue.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper watermark, fibre composition under magnification, ink oxidation, typographical consistency of nineteenth-century metal type, and verifiable historical context.

Framing documents using conservation-grade, acid-free mounts and UV-protective glass allows them to be displayed as wall art while safeguarding them from environmental degradation.

Preservation requires storing or displaying paper away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity between forty and fifty percent, and avoiding adhesive tapes or lamination.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories