Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 The whip has a its

The whip has a its original small open rawhide keeper at its end and a braided leather thong with a bound loop at its end

This fly whisk has a silver plated cap and a slim golden brown malacca shaft

The black fabric on the underside of the brim and the felt hat band are also in good conditionInside the hat is lined in cream silk which is in good clean condition - there are marks where a previous owner's initials have been removed

The canons of the bit flare out into cylindrical cheeks

They were probably made as gun racks but could be used to store and display hunting or riding whips or walking canes

Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 The whip has a itsThis whip has silver handle with niello decorationIt has a ball shaped top. There is a hole near the top which would have held a wrist chain or strapIts shaft is covered in finely braided leather or rawhide and is finished with a rawhide flap. There is a bound rawhide repair halfway along the shaft Dimensions : Total Length 30" (76. 5cm)Weight 182g (6oz) Ref : whip1809