Bidspirit auction | A RARE BRITISH CEREMONIAL MACE

A RARE BRITISH CEREMONIAL MACE - Typically carried by an elected official during formal practices and ceremonies. Finely handwrought and heavily silvered overall, the grip with turned mounts and flanged pommel, the head with intricate openwork foliate band, with fully-modeled crown finial, the interior base of the head engraved with an unidentified coat of arms surmounted by a helmet. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor rubbing. Overall length 46 cm / 18”. Condition II