A vintage, wooden, Baton-Billy Club. Turned club with braided hand wrap, having fringed tassels.
Dark brown with glossy patina overall.
Length: 23 5/8 inches.
Next to last image depicts: "Law enforcement officers of the New York Metropolitan Police from 1871 show off their fancy blue threads" including similar batons.
Last image: Chief Frederick G. Gaul Patterson N.J. -- 19th century with a similar club.