knuckle duster, 19th - early 20th century

Historical information

Donated by Mrs Catherine Ah Chow.

Physical description

A roughly improvised metal knuckle duster which is made of iron with cord wound around a metal shaft. A "U" shaped piece fits onto either end of the shaft. Presumably, a person's hand clasps the cord wound shaft and the metal "U" piece is for inflicting damage to the opponent in a fight.

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