Tipstaff
1810-1811 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Tipstaff, partially gilded silver, Great Britain (London), mark of E. Robinson and T. Phipps, 1810-1811
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, parcel gilt |
| Brief description | Tipstaff, partially gilded silver, Great Britain (London), mark of E. Robinson and T. Phipps, 1810-1811 |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Maker TP ER in a quatrefoil punch for Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, duty, sterling, leopard, date |
| Gallery label | CONSTABLE'S MACE
Silver, parcel gilt
LONDON 1810-11
Maker's mark TP ER
Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson
1952-1898(Pre-2000) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Col. Waldo Sibthorp |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: Waldo Sibthorp Bequest - Col. Waldo Sibthorp This mace or tipstaff was a symbol of authority used by lower ranking, mostly voluntary officials, responsible to the local Justice of the Peace who appointed them. Their duties included local administration and keeping the peace. This mace is rather grand and was probably used by a London constable. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1952-1898 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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