Slim Malacca Hunting Whip by Merle & Co - w1565 gents-whip Shaft length : 16½ inches

Shaft length : 16½ inches or 42cm

depth of tread 1⅛" (3cm)

this would originally have been covered in leather

these have some surface oxidation

Total length 25

Slim Malacca Hunting Whip by Merle & Co - w1565 gents-whip Shaft length : 16½ inchesThis slim whip has a staghorn handle. It has a silver coloured collar which is stamped "Merle & Co.""Merle & Co" was a trade name used by the Zair company from 1898. The stock or shaft is made of golden brown malacca cane, there are a couple of dark spots on it. It has its original open leather keeper and a good fine thong with a red cord lash. Dimensions : Staghorn : 4" (12. 2cm) Length (not including keeper) 20" (51cm), keeper 4" (12cm), Thong (not