z Sold ~ Antique Bar Tender's Billy Club

These short little clubs were in most Mississippi River-front Saloons.  This original antique one was found in a rough old river town that once had 37 roaring saloons and  28 other businesses.

The leather thong was wrapped around the bar keeper's wrist so the club could not be jerked away from him.  This one is in the classic shape with a knob handle. Why there is paint on it I do not know, but it does not impede its function. This bar dogs tool put a stop to many a  fracas with an unruly patron.

Overall length 12 inches.