IRISH POLICE BILLY CLUB NIGHTSTICK ,CA 1900

Kmaddock · 29th March 2023, 01:53 PM

Hi All,

In Reference to what is carved on the various examples:

Harp and shamrock self explanatory

The Dog is an Irish Wolf hound a historical hunting dog from Ireland and features a lot in Irish mythology. (very similar in size and looks to a great Dane).

The tower is know as a "Round Tower" and are to be found by monasteries and were used in the time of the Viking raids as a place of refuge for monks.

Google "Glendalough round tower" and you will se a beautiful example still standing

That is a beautiful example of workmanship shown by Mac Cathain
Regards
Ken

29th March 2023, 01:53 PM	#10
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi All, In Reference to what is carved on the various examples: Harp and shamrock self explanatory The Dog is an Irish Wolf hound a historical hunting dog from Ireland and features a lot in Irish mythology. (very similar in size and looks to a great Dane). The tower is know as a "Round Tower" and are to be found by monasteries and were used in the time of the Viking raids as a place of refuge for monks. Google "Glendalough round tower" and you will se a beautiful example still standing That is a beautiful example of workmanship shown by Mac Cathain Regards Ken