Antique Gents Park whip with Hound Handle - w438 oct23 There is fraying and a

There is fraying and a partial split at the top of the spine

Both spurs have a pair of wide chains attached to the top of their necks

12kg (2lb 7½oz)

The cheeks are curved and have holes which would have held chainsThere is a curved slobber or shackle bar

Each stirrup has a white metal suspension ring at its top

Antique Gents Park whip with Hound Handle - w438 oct23 There is fraying and aThis whip has a silver (probably plated) handle cast with a sleeping hound lying on a bank of flowersThe underside of the handle is ridged to help when opening and closing gates. There is a blank shield on the collar of the whip. The long flexible whalebone or balleen shaft is covered in braided thread (linen or hemp), which is in good condition. The whip has a replacement silk and vellum lash on its end Dimensions : Length 35" (89cm) not including