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Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.
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Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
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This Victorian one piece conductor's baton which is made of ebony has a beautiful ornately designed silver handle which is fully hallmarked for 1893.

This very nice quality baton has a silver central band which is also hallmarked and has an inscription that reads:

Presented to Mr J Wright. From His Friends In The Choir. May 8th 1894.

A very nice Victorian presentation piece that would make a wonderful gift.

Material: Ebony wood. Silver.

Date: 1893.

Hallmarked: Handle and central band. Silver fittings are hallmarked. Lion for sterling silver. Chester. Date letter K for 1893. Maker's mark EN.

Dimensions of Baton: Length: 48 cm (19").

Weight: 78 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some small marks and bruise. Please see pictures.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebony Conductor Baton to the 1890s.

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SA1219186
Dealers Internal Reference
SCCB3584
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This Victorian one piece conductor's baton which is made of ebony has a beautiful ornately designed silver handle which is fully hallmarked for 1893.
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This very nice quality baton has a silver central band which is also hallmarked and has an inscription that reads:.
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fig 1. A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts.
fig 1. Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.

Presented to Mr J Wright. From His Friends In The Choir. May 8th 1894.

A very nice Victorian presentation piece that would make a wonderful gift.

Material: Ebony wood. Silver.

Date: 1893.

Hallmarked: Handle and central band. Silver fittings are hallmarked. Lion for sterling silver. Chester. Date letter K for 1893. Maker's mark EN.

fig 2. A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts.
fig 2. Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.

Dimensions of Baton: Length: 48 cm (19").

Weight: 78 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some small marks and bruise. Please see pictures.

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

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebony Conductor Baton to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219186
Dealers Internal Ref
SCCB3584
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Archive I A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts.

Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.

Archive II A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts. View II
Archive III A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts. View III
Archive IV A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts. View IV
Archive V A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts. View V
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Archive XIII A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts. View XIII
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A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts.
Victorian Silver and Ebony Choir Conductor's Baton. Presentation. 1893.
Ref: SA1219186
A Victorian tapered black ebony conductor baton fitted with silver cap, centre band, and tip mounts.
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  • ObjectConductor Baton
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbony, Sterling Silver
  • ColourBlack, Silver
  • MotifsTapered shaft, Silver mounts, Engraved bands, Turned ebony
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Victorian presentation conductor baton dates from 1890 and is made from black ebony wood fitted with sterling silver mounts. The cylindrical tapered shaft has a silver cap on the handle end, a silver central band, and a silver tip mount, alongside light signs of use including small marks and a bruise. The silver handle and central band bear full hallmarks for Chester 1893 with the maker's mark EN, and the central band carries an engraved presentation inscription. Measuring 48 cm in length, this object sits neatly on a piano top or inside a gentleman's library display case for daily viewing. It brings period character to a musical room or study interior as an authentic antique piece of social history.

FAQs

A Victorian presentation conductor baton is a ceremonial wand given to musical directors, choir masters, or bandleaders to honour a notable performance, milestone, or tenure. During the late nineteenth century, these objects transitioned from plain wooden tools into ceremonial gifts featuring precious metal mounts and engraved inscriptions.

Victorian batons were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as ebony or rosewood, or occasionally carved ivory and bone. The decorative caps, collars, and tip ferrules were regularly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often displaying detailed engraving or chasing.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature official British silver hallmarks stamped onto the metallic mounts, indicating the makers mark, assay office, silver purity, and date letter. Additionally, authentic period examples display precise hand-engraving, natural age-related patination on the silver, and hand-turned wooden shafts.

A presentation baton can be styled horizontally on a piano top, laid across an open book on a bookshelf, or mounted inside a glass display case or frame. Positioned within a study or library setting, it functions as a focal point among other historical objects and brass accessories.

Maintain the wood by wiping it with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a small amount of neutral beeswax polish to prevent drying or cracking. Clean silver mounts using a specialized silver polishing cloth, avoiding liquid polishes that might seep into the timber joins or cause oxidisation.
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