Baton, of Thomas Buchanan, Dean of Guild, Glasgow

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Baton
  
• 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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