1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 print Ref: Sandwich132

Ref: Sandwich132

Weight : 573g ( 1lb 4½oz)

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It can just about be blown but is really just for decoration

A pair of early twentieth century boot pullsThese have cylindrical bone handles with turned decoration at each endThere are a few fine cracks in the bone but no loose pieces

1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 print Ref: Sandwich132This whip has a staghorn or antler hook shaped handle. It has a silver collar. This is hallmarked Birmingham 1923 and the the "J,H," in a diamond stamp for Jonathan Howell. It is also stamped "2". The stock or shaft is made of golden brown malacca cane, with its characteristic "teardrop" shaped cross section. The varnish of the cane has become worn where the whip has been held over the last 100 yearsIt has a tan leather open keeper or loop wjich is