Antique Malacca Locksmasher Hunting Whip - w1584 shoot They are made of wood

They are made of wood bent into a hoop

This is an old and heavy example carved from a single piece of pale wood

Ref : Cav084

Weight 223g (7¾ oz)

The case closes with a billet fastening and has its original top strap which attaches the flask to the D ring of the saddle

Antique Malacca Locksmasher Hunting Whip - w1584 shoot They are made of woodThis whip has a heavy brass handle, sometimes called a "locksmasher". This could indeed be used to open locks, but also for repairs or as a priest. It has a silver coloured (probably nickel) collarThere are no maker's marks or stamps. The long stock or shaft is red brown malacca cane with its characteristic "tear drop" cross section. There are old scuffs and scratches on the cane. It has a rawhide leather open keeper or loop at its end, and a thong,