Vintage Gaucho Horse Whip Handle - w1664 american-spurs each of which is decorated

each of which is decorated with a brass barrelThere is an oval plaque above the browband

There is no lash at its end

The cheeks are embossed with a basketweave pattern

Weight 470g (1lb ½ oz)

There are 23 pages of colour and black & white illustrations of dog collars

Vintage Gaucho Horse Whip Handle - w1664 american-spurs each of which is decoratedThis is a turned wood whip handle. It has a silver coloured metal collar and similar ends these are probably made of Alpacca or a similar alloy. There is a shaped metal handle at one end this would hold a strap for hanging the whip from the saddle or a belt. At the other end of the whip there is a ring which would hole a thong or lash This was a working tool, there are many small scratches and dings on the metal fittings Dimensions : Length including