Cudgels Collection

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc
FLO4624988 Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

U.S.S. Brooklyn, single stick exercise, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, single stick exercise, between 1896 and 1899

U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, between 1893 and 1901

Russians playing the game of Pristinky, skittles
Russian peasants playing the game of Pristinky, skittles, bowls, cudgels, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Conflict of the Linn Boys with the Indians, pub. 1883 (engraving)
2630652 Conflict of the Linn Boys with the Indians, pub. 1883 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Tea Pot Row at Harrow, or the Battle of Hog Lane, from The English Spy, pub
3090253 The Tea Pot Row at Harrow, or the Battle of Hog Lane, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Jacks Trump of Defiance, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2655422 Jacks Trump of Defiance, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

cast bronze cudgel head
4 bronze javelin heads Bronze Age circa 1200 BCE (private collection)

Canaanite bronze weapons C016 / 2822
Canaanite bronze weapons Bronze Age circa 2nd millennium BCE

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Duel with Cudgels. 1819 - 1823. Mural painting mounted on canvas. This painting with the other 13 works decorated two rooms of the Quinta del Sordo

Retaliation, or the cudgeller caught
A cudgeller is reprimanded by three angry folk, who surround him and wave their cudgels frantically. Date: 18th Century

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"Cudgels: A Powerful Weapon in the Hands of History's Warriors" Cudgels, often associated with brute force and physical confrontations, have played a significant role throughout history. From the legendary James Figg, an esteemed boxer known for his prowess in using cudgels as weapons, to captivating advertisements showcasing their effectiveness in sword fighting and boxing techniques. One notable event immortalized through a colored engraving is the tragic death of Captain Ferrer, the courageous leader of the Amistad ship. In July 1839, this brave captain fell victim to violence while defending his crew against oppressors. The Island of Dominica witnessed another intriguing spectacle - "A Cudgelling Match between English and French Negroes. " This gripping encounter showcased not only physical strength but also cultural clashes amidst intense competition. Beyond Europe's borders, Russians engaged in Pristinky - a game resembling skittles where cudgel-like objects were used. This display highlighted how cudgels transcended national boundaries and became part of various recreational activities worldwide. In Africa's nomadic Giagas or Gallas tribes' history lies evidence of their ferocious nature during battles. These warriors wielded cudgels alongside other formidable weapons to assert dominance on ancient battlefields. Even conflicts between settlers and indigenous people found representation through engravings such as "Conflict of the Linn Boys with Indians. " Here we witness how cudgels served as tools for defense or aggression during these tumultuous encounters that shaped nations' histories. Closer to home at Harrow School was "The Tea Pot Row" or "Battle of Hog Lane, " depicted in The English Spy publication. Students armed themselves with cudgel-like objects symbolizing defiance and camaraderie within educational institutions. Naval sketches from Greenwich Hospital revealed yet another facet - Jacks Trumping Defiance with cast bronze cudgel heads. Sailors relied on these sturdy weapons both for protection and asserting their authority on the high seas.