Description: The hape of a tipstaff that doubles as a whiskey flask. Tip staff is heavily glazed with a brown crown and tan body. The body has the British Coat of Arms and the initials "VR" (Victoria Regina).

History: The name originates from the early law enforcement officers who would apprehend the person intended for arrest by the enforcing, if necessary, their duty with a tipped staff or stave. The staff was made of wood or metal or both, topped with a crown. The crown, which unscrewed, was removed to reveal a warrant of arrest inside the hollow staff. Some staffs were definitely a means of protection and this is where the present day policeman’s truncheon originates. The Tipstaff is the only person authorized to make an arrest within the precincts of the Royal Courts of Justice.

Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.75 | Height(in) = 9 | Width(in) = 2.5 | Depth(in) = 2.25

Size of Artwork(in): 9 x 2.5 x 2.25"

Artist Name: Steven Green Imp. Pottery

Medium: Soft paste.

Circa: Circa 1880

Very good condition and is highly glazed. One slight rubbing of glaze on top of the crown. Several very smalls nicks at the base of the soft paste.