This whalebone sidesaddle whip has a silver cap and collar with foliate and engine turned decoration. Both are hallmarked Birmingham 1887, the cap is also stamped "Zair Makers" and "G & J Z". The cap has a loop for a wrist strap. The collar has a blank oval cartouche for the engraving of initials. Between the cap and collar, the grip is covered in brown leather with a very finely stitched seam. There is a narrow strip of replacement leather above the collar. The flexible stock is covered in braided linen or hemp There is a bound repair to the braiding of the stock ( see images ). The whip has its original lash at its end..
Dimensions : Length not including lash 30¾" (78cm) Weight 33g (1¼oz)
