Bristol and Exeter Railway tipstaff

PART OF:: Collection of truncheons and tipstaves

Made:: 1844-1876

Inspector's tipstaff, Bristol & Exeter Railway, brass crown
Science Museum Group Collection

Inspector's tipstaff, Bristol & Exeter Railway, brass crown, wooden handle, engraved "B & E R"; 7.75 in (196.85 mm) long

Details

Category:: Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories

Object Number:: 1945-107/12

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)

Measurements:: 197 mm

type:: tipstaff

credit:: Dendy Marshall, Chapman Frederick

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