Antique Swaine & Adeney Hunting Whip with Locksmasher Handle - w1756 dec23 This bit has been ingeniously

This bit has been ingeniously adapted from a pelhamIt is made of nickel which has become very dark over timeIt has a curved or mullen mouthpiece

2cm) x 1¼ (3

Inside there is a pocket for spare nails

It has a half twisted or reversible straight mouthpiece

Its surface is somewhat pitted and any maker's stamps have been lost

Antique Swaine & Adeney Hunting Whip with Locksmasher Handle - w1756 dec23 This bit has been ingeniouslyThis whip has a heavy steel hooked handle with a dark patina. This could be used as a hammer or a priest. It has a silver coloured collar stamped "Swaine and Adeney, London". There are a few small dents in the collar. The long stock or shaft is made of red brown malacca cane. It has an open leather keeper or loop at its end Dimensions : handle : 3" (7. 8cm) Length (not including keeper) 29" (74cm), keeper 6" (15cm)Weight 211g (7 oz) Ref : whip1756