Ladies Antique Sidesaddle Riding Whip - w1459 flask A pair of brass box

A pair of brass box spurs by Maxwell

There is a narrow strap inside which could have passed under a fitting to help with its removal

This whip handle is made from a taxidermied deer slotIt has a black collar carved into a baluster shape

These necks are continuous with a spike that would be driven into the back of the boot heel

This is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century

Ladies Antique Sidesaddle Riding Whip - w1459 flask A pair of brass boxThis slim Victorian whip has a silver cap and collar with foliate decoration. Between the cap and collar, the grip is covered in finely braided black baleen or whalebone . The shaft is covered in brown braided threadThe whip has a small loop bound onto its end, a lash would have been attached to this. Dimensions : Length 23" (60cm)Weight 37g (1oz) Ref : whip1459