Vintage Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking/Fighting Stick. Color: Black, Brown (earth tones). BEFORE &AFTER: This item has been professionally cleaned & polished while in our possession.
Special Note: Irish blackthorn is a type of wood that is known for its durability, hardiness, and natural resistance to warping. It is found throughout Ireland and the British Isles.
Blackthorn has been used for centuries as a material for premium walking sticks. The most well-known incarnation of the classic Blackthorn stick was the Irish Shillelagh. The shillelagh stick has a long history of traditional use in Ireland as a walking aid and a weapon. Blackthorn is also known to have a sinister reputation and often represents the dark side of witchcraft and magick. It is a sacred tree to the crone aspect of the Triple Goddess and is associated with the Waning and Dark Moon. Note: CAUTION This item is NOT A TOY!Still Retains Its Original Copper End Cap! Beautiful Knots & Grain Work! Handle Perfectly Concaves To Hand, Palm, & Thumb! With consideration of the age, use, & material. I would consider this Vintage Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking/Fighting Stick to be in EXCELLENT - MINT condition!
View all photos for the best description of the condition. No dry rot or decay!No loss of color or sun-faded! No missing parts or hardware!
No chips or flea bites! No bad smells or odors! Note: Does show very minor signs of use & age.
Note: Brass "end cap" shows definite signs of age & use. Note: This item has been professionally cleaned & polished while in our possession. Note: (Please view photos closely for any missing parts, hardware & overall quality). Legal Note: This is a vintage and/or collectible item.
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