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The mace was the symbol of the Bailiff's authority. When exercising his police powers of arrest, the Bailiff had to be holding his mace. It was not a weapon either for defense or offense.
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Title: Bailiff's mace
Date: 18th century
Culture: British
Medium: Silver, ivory
Dimensions: Length: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson, 1915
Object Number: 15.6.57
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