Baton, of Thomas Buchanan, Dean of Guild, Glasgow

This ceremonial baton belonged to a Dean of Guild in Glasgow called Thomas Buchanan. Made of ebony and silver-mounted, it dates from 1859.

The baton has a crown on top and is inscribed 'Dean of Guild/Thomas Buchanan/1859' and 'Let Glasgow Flourish / Police Chambers'.

The Dean of Guild Courts had an important role in enforcing strict building regulations in industrial towns and cities.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-445-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NC 359
Date:	1859
Material:	Ebony, silver. Inscription: DEAN OF GUILD THOMAS BUCHANAN 1859 / LET GLASGOW FLOURISH POLICE CHAMBERS within the arms of the city
Dimensions:	132 mm L x 36 mm max D x 17 mm min D
What:	Baton
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Thomas Buchanan, Dean of Guild of Glasgow
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Description:	Silver-mounted ebony baton of a Dean of Guild of Glasgow, inscribed DEAN OF GUILD / THOMAS BUCHANAN / 1859 and LET GLASGOW FLOURISH / POLICE CHAMBERS
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