A CHARLES II SILVER-MOUNTED ROOTWOOD CEREMONIAL STAFF
THE MOUNT CIRCA 1670
The silver inscribed 'Ex Donni Johannis Thorp, Anno Dommini, 1670' and with later presentation inscription 'This Staff is in the most respectful manner, Presented to the Annual Hampshire Meeting, by John, Earl of Clanricarde, Feb 28th 1772', repair to bottom of staff
78½ in. (199 cm.) long
A CHARLES II SILVER-MOUNTED ROOTWOOD CEREMONIAL STAFF
THE MOUNT CIRCA 1670
The silver inscribed 'Ex Donni Johannis Thorp, Anno Dommini, 1670' and with later presentation inscription 'This Staff is in the most respectful manner, Presented to the Annual Hampshire Meeting, by John, Earl of Clanricarde, Feb 28th 1772', repair to bottom of staff
78½ in. (199 cm.) long