Irish Blackthorn stick

Irish blackthorn stick with a dagger inset.  Used by drovers driving imported cattle from Port Nessock (Port Logan) in pre-railway days.
Object no :
SRTL011a-c
Collection :
R G S Anderson
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
wood, iron
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F106162 F7370

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