Antique Victorian Truncheon or Billy Club with a Bulbous Shaped Lead Weighted Head c1870

Here on offer is an unusual antique Victorian truncheon or billy club with a bulbous shaped, lead weighted head, circa 1870

This truncheon looks to have been made from walnut that has had a dark varnish applied to it, which now shows small areas of loss. It now has a beautiful aged patina to the finish and just feels “comfortable’ to hold with the weighted head.

It has a ribbed shaft that is still has the remnants of the original wide leather strap, held in place with twine.

The bulbous shaped head, has had a section of lead inserted into the top, that has been disguised with a thick black paint or varnish.

The addition of the lead makes this a weighty and impressive weapon.

The head also has a strange raised beaded pattern worked into the wood?

It is in great condition, with just a few age-related usage dents and minimal slight aged cracks.

It measures 15.6” (39.5cm) long by 2.25” (5.7cm) diameter at the wide head.

It weighs 380g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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