Antique Ladies Whip with Bone Boxer Dog Cap - w1466 curb A silver plated cup fits

A silver plated cup fits over the base

The stock or shaft is rigid and covered in braided red-brown leather

Weight 174g (6¼oz)

Internal width 5

Antique Ladies Whip with Bone Boxer Dog Cap - w1466 curb A silver plated cup fitsThe cap of this whip is carved from bone in the form of a Boxer's head. The bone has darkened with age and there is a fine crack on the top of the head (please look at the images). The eyes are made of facet cut amethysts which catch the light beautifully. The has a silver collar with floral decoration and a blank shield for engraving. It is not hallmarked so it may be plated. There are a couple of dents in the silver. The rest of the shaft is covered