Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 but these could be burnished

but these could be burnished off

This is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century

6" (15cm) tall

Weight 3oz (83g)

This strap is faintly stamped with an Exeter saddler's name

Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 but these could be burnishedThis whip has silver handle with niello decorationIt has a ball shaped top. There is a hole near the top which would have held a wrist chain or strapIts shaft is covered in finely braided leather or rawhide and is finished with a rawhide flap. There is a bound rawhide repair halfway along the shaft Dimensions : Total Length 30" (76. 5cm)Weight 182g (6oz) Ref : whip1809