Vintage Double Collared Hunting Whip - w1090 horn It is very heavy and

It is very heavy and was probably made for a farm or draft horse

It would have tapered along its length

5cm)Weight - approx 9⅞oz (281g)

so should not deteriorate further

There is a braided thread cap and collar and a leather wrist strapOn its cap it has a silver plated button that is stamped "Merle & Co" and "Steel Lined"

Vintage Double Collared Hunting Whip - w1090 horn It is very heavy andThis whip has an antler or staghorn handle. It has two silver coloured collars, probably nickel,there are a few small dents in the metal. Between the collars the shaft or stock is covered in dark tan leather with a finely stitched seam. The rest of the stock or shaft is covered in braided linen or hemp. The whip has a good replacement stitched bridle leather keeper. Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 4" (12. 2cm), Length (not including keeper) 20" (52.