Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick There are loose bit rings

There are loose bit rings inside the cheeks - these are soldered in places - it is not clear whether this was from the time of manufacture or a later repair

Dimensions :Length : 9½" (24cm)

It has a high port with a flat roller on each side

It would have been made by a local blacksmith

Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick There are loose bit ringsThis is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century. Its gilt cap and collar have deeply cast foliate decoration with scrolling acanthus leaves. Between the cap and collar, the grip is covered in finely braided black thread or possibly horsehair. The long slim shaft is covered in brown braided thread. It is very flexible through its lower third, probably too flexible to be carried as anything more than a decorative accessoryThe