A spiked flail from the Victorian Gothic Revival. Head is cast iron, weighing in at about 2.5 pounds with the spikes amounting to a 3.5 inch diameter. Chain is fire welded, approximately 12 inches in length. Handle is wood and studded with brass domed tacks, approximately 17.5 inches in length. Given its proportions the item would likely break if swung; this was meant for decoration.

Oxidized, wood shows age.