Object number
68/142
Collection
Description
This is a truncheon with two sectons, 14cm wooden block at the top conected to a 36cm handle with a S hook. Came to the collection as part of the Reverend Sharp collection.
Physical description
1 truncheon; wood and metal [iron]; good condition
Archival history
The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘TRUNCHEON // Personal use weapon // SHARP COLLECTION // iron wood [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8939.tif - High resolution image