Details
Object ID 000259
Object Name Painted truncheon
Object Desc Ornate painted truncheon measuring around 43cm in length. Narrow with a dark painted body and mahogony-coloured wood handle. Suspected non-original wristlet (cotton tape/ribbon). Painted with VR crown in vibrant colour & VR with 'Police' against red.
Collection General Collection
Accession # L2020.01.4
Alternate ID E0010
General Category History
Category Police Service
Source Tom Andrews
Source Category Loan
Accession Date OCT 6,2020
Credit/Acknowledgement
Location 0E-08
Object Date 19th century policing
Start Year Range 1819
End Year Range 1901
Status In Store
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Conditions
Date OCT 6,2020
Summary GOOD
Assessor HR
Notes No loose parts or flaking paint. Some fading of paintwork and scuff mark on the end of the truncheon.