{"product_id":"vintage-early-20th-century-wooden-police-billy-club-nightstick","title":"Vintage Early 20th Century Wooden Police Billy Club\/Nightstick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an attractive vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden police-style billy club or nightstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying classic early law-enforcement\/security baton construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club is turned from a substantial piece of hardwood and features a long, heavy rounded striking body transitioning into a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeeply grooved\/ringed hand grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The handle terminates in a pronounced rounded pommel intended to provide a secure grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly nice original feature is the surviving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather wrist strap\/thong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the leather is heavily aged and partially deteriorated. Wrist straps were commonly incorporated into traditional wooden police truncheons to help retain the baton while carried or in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood retains an attractive old amber\/brown finish with considerable evidence of age and handling. There are numerous scratches, scuffs, finish losses, small dents, discoloration and general surface wear. Both ends show considerably more wear, as would be expected from decades of handling and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo manufacturer, police-department number, badge, crest, initials or other identifying markings are visible in the supplied photographs. Because of this, the precise department and date of issue cannot presently be established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased upon its traditional construction and configuration, this is best described conservatively as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-to-mid 20th-century wooden police\/security billy club or nightstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great display piece for a collection of vintage law-enforcement equipment, police memorabilia, Americana or early security equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original used condition with considerable age-related wear, scratches, finish loss and handling marks. Leather wrist thong is incomplete\/deteriorated. No restoration apparent from the photographs. Please see photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43621887246413,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG-5862.png?v=1788036150","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-early-20th-century-wooden-police-billy-club-nightstick","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}