Bristol and Exeter Railway tipstaff

Made:
1844-1876
Inspector's tipstaff, Bristol & Exeter Railway, brass crown

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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