This is a Victorian whalebone sidesaddle whip
It has a hook shaped iridescent handle carved from mother of pearl.
It also has two collars made of braided silver wire. Between these the grip is covered in braided black material.
The rest of the shaft is covered in braided brown thread, possibly catgut. This is a little rubbed towards the end of the whip
The lash is a replacement
Dimensions : Length not including lash 21⅛" (54cm)
Weight 45g (1⅝oz)
Ref : whip1275
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