Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 It has its original rawhide

It has its original  rawhide open keeper or loop and a short fine braided leather thong

The canons of the bit flare out into cylindrical cheeks

6" (15cm) tall

but these could be burnished off

The black fabric on the underside of the brim and the felt hat band are also in good conditionInside the hat is lined in cream silk which is in good clean condition - there are marks where a previous owner's initials have been removed

Silver & Niello Handled Russian or Caucasian Riding Whip or Nagaika - w1809 june24 It has its original rawhideThis whip has silver handle with niello decorationIt has a ball shaped top. There is a hole near the top which would have held a wrist chain or strapIts shaft is covered in finely braided leather or rawhide and is finished with a rawhide flap. There is a bound rawhide repair halfway along the shaft Dimensions : Total Length 30" (76. 5cm)Weight 182g (6oz) Ref : whip1809