Truncheon

Production date
Circa 1950s
 Description
Truncheon, of hardwood. Decorated with several circular cuts about head, with carved handle knob. A yellow/brown leather strap is tied below the handle knob.
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Collecting unit
European Arms
Europe
Decorative Arts
Measurements
Length: whole: 510mm
Diameter: 54mm
Weight: whole: 795.59g (0.8kg)
Associated person
Associated person notes
Used by Canterbury Museum Gallery Officers
Associated place
Canterbury Museum/Rolleston Avenue/Christchurch Central/Christchurch
Associated notes
Truncheon was hung on the wall of the Chief Custodian's Office for use in an emergency. Was never used. "Once carried by Museum night watchman while on duty" (Alan Queree)
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other Id
EC1996.33
73/96
NR
Arms2000.31
LSB443
Catalogue number
EC1996.33
Arms2000.31
Accession number
1996.73.1

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