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Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… the 1760s, these sticks seem to have been referred to as 'maces' [Newspapers (1760)]. OED online earliest date of use: … 'in very good Condition, with above a dozen of Balls, and Maces for both French and English Billiards' [Newspapers …
A New History of London
… trimmed with silver and cloth of gold. Heralds and maces in rich coats. Lord-Mayor, carrying the sword bare, …
A New History of London
… year 1354 granting the privilege of having gold or silver maces carried before the chief magistrate. See Appendix No. … were, by a royal precept, expressly commanded not to use maces of any other metal than copper. It was on this occasion …