Vintage Bramshill Police Staff College Glass Dish Ashtray ERII 1960s–70s

Key Details:

• Item: Commemorative Glass Dish / Ashtray

• Institution: Police Staff College, Bramshill House

• Royal Cipher: ER (Queen Elizabeth II)

• Motto: Studis Alitur Auctoritas

• Translation: “Authority is nurtured by study”

• Era: Circa 1961–1979

• Material: Pressed / moulded glass with printed crest

• Colour: Deep navy blue with clear glass border

• Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm wide x 11 cm deep

• Origin: United Kingdom (Hampshire, England)

• Use: Display dish, trinket dish, or ashtray

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Mini Story

This commemorative glass dish was sold through the Police Staff College shop at Bramshill House, Hampshire, and was commonly purchased by students to mark their time studying at one of the UK’s most prestigious police training institutions.

Bramshill House operated as the Police Staff College between 1961 and 1979, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, making this a firmly mid-20th-century piece. The Latin motto Studis Alitur Auctoritas — “Authority is nurtured by study” — perfectly reflects the academic and leadership ethos of the college.

This example is supported by provenance information provided by a former Curator of Bramshill House (2005–2014), confirming its role as official college memorabilia. A genuine and evocative piece of British police history, ideal for collectors of police memorabilia or those with service connections.

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Condition:

Condition: Very Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

This is a genuine vintage item in well-preserved condition:

• Glass is clean and bright with no chips or cracks

• Minor surface marks consistent with age and light use

• Crest and lettering remain clear and well-defined

• Presents very well as a display or desk piece

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