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  • Object number
    68/142
  • Collection
    Sharp Collection
  • Description
    This is a truncheon with two sectons, 14cm wooden block at the top connected to a 36cm handle. Part of the Reverend Sharp collection.
    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].’
  • Object name
    Truncheon
  • Material
    Wood, Metal, iron
  • Associated subject
    PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - practical
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8939.tif - High resolution image
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