Antique Callow & Son Leather Hunting Whip or Crop - w1739 may24 One of the connections to

One of the connections to the suspension loop has come apart (please see images)Cage stirrups have traditionally been used by the bullherds of the Camargue in southern France (Les guardians)

This tool was used to quieten horses when they didn't want to cooperate with a procedure

This whip is made of rolled leather or hide

Weight : 1lb 15oz (864g)

Both spurs have metal fatigue cracks on the inside of the heel bands (please see images )

Antique Callow & Son Leather Hunting Whip or Crop - w1739 may24 One of the connections toThis whip has an antler or staghorn handle. There is a silver button on the heel of the staghorn which is stamped " Callow & Son, Park Lane, London". This stamp dates the whip to between 1852 and 1925. It has a silver plated collar, there are a few dents and dings in the collar & some rubbing of the plating. There are no stamps or engravings. The shaft or stock is covered in brown leather with a finely stitched seam. There is a scuff to the leather