TWO BLUDGEONS 1) Double-ended with twisted baleen shaft and weighted knobs covered with twinework. Length 11.5". 2) With canvas loop...

TWO BLUDGEONS 19th Century

1) Double-ended with twisted baleen shaft and weighted knobs covered with twinework. Length 11.5".

2) With canvas loop to wrap around wrist, a rope and leather leash and a weighted knob wrapped in rope. It is believed sailors would tuck this style of bludgeon up their shirtsleeve. Length approx. 19".

Provenance:

John Sylvia, Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Fred Mitchell, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Wear to twinework.

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