19th Century Lignum Vitae Baton or Billy Club Used by Police or at Sea

This is a nineteenth century billy club made of lignum vitae, a very durable wood from which cricket and croquet balls are usually made. The club may have been used either by a police officer or in a nautical setting. The club is short and solid with concentric grooves on its handle.

Circa 19th century.

12-3/4" length and 1-9/16" diameter.

Wood.

This is from a police-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX92 LHEX9/10 SHEX7/11

7 (Very Fine): Club shows light to medium wear and has a few very small surface cracks at either end.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.