1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 print It can just about be

It can just about be blown but is really just for decoration

Weight : 573g ( 1lb 4½oz)

The straight mouthpiece is covered in leather

The shaft or stock is covered in brown braided leather both between the collars and for the rest of its length

The saddle has a paper label for Whippy & Steggall on each side

1923 Jonathan Howell Malacca Hunting Whip - w1589 print It can just about beThis 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