Antique Malacca Locksmasher Hunting Whip - w1584 shoot height 6" (15

height 6" (15

the upper rings show a lot of wear

This is an old and heavy example carved from a single piece of pale wood

2cm)Weight 224g (8oz)

Ref : spur360

Antique Malacca Locksmasher Hunting Whip - w1584 shoot height 6" (15This whip has a heavy brass handle, sometimes called a "locksmasher". This could indeed be used to open locks, but also for repairs or as a priest. It has a silver coloured (probably nickel) collarThere are no maker's marks or stamps. The long stock or shaft is red brown malacca cane with its characteristic "tear drop" cross section. There are old scuffs and scratches on the cane. It has a rawhide leather open keeper or loop at its end, and a thong,