Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 The black fabric on the

The black fabric on the underside of the brim and the felt hat band are also in good conditionInside the hat is lined in cream silk which is in good clean condition - there are marks where a previous owner's initials have been removed

This is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century

but these could be burnished off

2cm (⅞")Weight : 182g (6½oz)

Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 The black fabric on theThis whip has silver handle with niello decorationIt has a ball shaped top. There is a hole near the top which would have held a wrist chain or strapIts shaft is covered in finely braided leather or rawhide and is finished with a rawhide flap. There is a bound rawhide repair halfway along the shaft Dimensions : Total Length 30" (76. 5cm)Weight 182g (6oz) Ref : whip1809