Bidspirit auction | Late 19th C Cudgel


Late 19th C Cudgel - A cudgel is a short, thick, heavy wooden stick or club used primarily as a weapon for striking or bludgeoning. Historically used for self-defense or in combat, they are often made from durable woods like blackthorn or oak, ranging from 10 to 36 inches in length. A famous Irish variety is the shillelagh, which often features a large knob and was used in historical ”faction fights 90cm long with initials marked in timber.