This hunting whip features a traditional antler handle furnished with a nickel silver collar embossed with:  'Steel lined  Merle & Co'  'Merle & Co was a trademark used by G & J Zair from 1898 until 1965. G. & J. Zair were independent whip & walking stick makers founded in the 1830s in Birmingham until they were bought by Swaine & Adeney in 1927.' ​ The collar is also embossed with a presentation reading:  'Presented to  G. Jenkins  By  'N & D.F.F.S'  Plaited linen shaft with an original leather end and plaited chrome leather lash with a cord end.  The perfect working whip for use. 

Please note the terms “Ladies. Gents. Youths” Is a guide only as horses and riders can vary in size and require different size whips. So please refer to all the measurements that are included below to help with your decision. Measurements:

Length from the top of the handle to the end of the binding - 52cm Length of the antler handle - 13.6cm The diameter of the shaft under the collar - 1.9cm Lash length not including cord end - 152cm Weight - 316g

Good condition with some surface cracking to the leather end.