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Georgian Brass & Wood Tipstaff. Antique Crown Court Warrant Issuer.
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Georgian Brass & Wood Tipstaff. Antique Crown Court Warrant Issuer.

18th century
Sold 29 June 2026 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This Georgian tipstaff which is made of brass and wood dates from the early 19th century.

This antique tipstaff has a wooden handle with a brass body which is topped with an open brass crown finial.

This signifies the Crowns Court authority and would have been used to serve a warrant by a court officer, bailiff or police constable. Once the official had touched the person with the tipstaff the warrant would be deemed as served.

A wonderful tactile item that is an interesting talking piece.

Material: Brass. Wood.

Date: Georgian.

Dimensions: Length: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Width: 2.5 cm (1"). Height: 2.5 cm (1").

Weight: 58 g.

Condition: Very good original antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light bruises, knocks, marks and general wear. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the tipstaff is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Tipstaff to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201913
Dealers Internal Reference
GT3498
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This Georgian tipstaff which is made of brass and wood dates from the early 19th century.
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This antique tipstaff has a wooden handle with a brass body which is topped with an open brass crown finial.
Krave Antiques

This signifies the Crowns Court authority and would have been used to serve a warrant by a court officer, bailiff or police constable. Once the official had touched the person with the tipstaff the warrant would be deemed as served.

fig 1. An antique Georgian tipstaff featuring a polished wooden handle and a detailed brass crown terminal resting open on a printed page.
fig 1. Georgian Brass & Wood Tipstaff. Antique Crown Court Warrant Issuer.

A wonderful tactile item that is an interesting talking piece.

Material: Brass. Wood.

Date: Georgian.

Dimensions: Length: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Width: 2.5 cm (1"). Height: 2.5 cm (1").

Weight: 58 g.

Condition: Very good original antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light bruises, knocks, marks and general wear. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the tipstaff is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Tipstaff to the Georgian era.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201913
Dealers Internal Ref
GT3498
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Archive I An antique Georgian tipstaff featuring a polished wooden handle and a detailed brass crown terminal resting open on a printed page. SOLD29 JUN 26

Georgian Brass & Wood Tipstaff. Antique Crown Court Warrant Issuer.

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An antique Georgian tipstaff featuring a polished wooden handle and a detailed brass crown terminal resting open on a printed page.
Georgian Brass & Wood Tipstaff. Antique Crown Court Warrant Issuer.
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An antique Georgian tipstaff featuring a polished wooden handle and a detailed brass crown terminal resting open on a printed page.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCollectables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden handle, Cast brass crown, Openwork crown finial
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A tipstaff is a traditional rod or baton carried by a law enforcement officer or court official as a symbol of authority, often featuring a royal crown or insignia at the terminal.

Authentic period examples typically combine turned dense hardwoods, such as lignum vitae or mahogany, with cast or hand-chased brass fittings and crowns.

Verification involves examining the patination of the brass, the hand-turned craftsmanship of the wooden handle, and consistency with historical manufacturing techniques from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

This type of historical artifact is often displayed on a custom mount within a study or library, paired with other antiquarian books and legal memorabilia.

Maintenance requires avoiding harsh chemical polishes on brass to preserve historical patination, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect both the metal and the wood.
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