Antique Rebenque or Gaucho Whip by Jose Gallo - w1639 christmas Ref : whip1695

Ref : whip1695

Width 5" (13cm)

the grip is covered in finely braided black thread or possibly horsehair

It has the silversmith's stamp "G

This is a hand forged heavy steel with a dark aged patina

Antique Rebenque or Gaucho Whip by Jose Gallo - w1639 christmas Ref : whip1695A rebenque, an Argentinian whip carried by gauchos. These heavy whips serve both as a whip for horses and cattle and as a club or weapon. They are worn hung from the gaucho's belt. In this example there is a ring shaped silver handle with twisted decoration. It is stamped "900" (the quality of the silver) and "J. Gallo". Jos Gallo was a silversmith born in Italy in 1861, he moved to Buenos Aires in Argentina and worked there until 1925. He died in