1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 indian it ends in an eight

it ends in an eight pointed star-shaped rowel

There are swivelling loops and chains at the ends of the cheeks to attach to reins

Ref : whip1572

There are a couple of dents in the silver

Each cheek bears a rein loop

1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 indian it ends in an eightThis 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