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This dealer whip features a large silver end hallmarked for: 
London 1918 
Along with a silversmith's mark: 
E.H.W 
For the silversmith: 
Edwin Henry Watts 

The silver features the initials of the original owner: 
R.I.T 

The shaft is embossed with the renowned makers: 
Swaine & Adeney 
Makers 
To The King & Queen 
185 Piccadilly 
London 

Swaine London, also known as Swaine Adeney Brigg, perfected its sophisticated and traditional designs, rendering them as a world-class British manufacturer of the highest quality whips and sticks​

The shaft is made from holly with a rabbit-bitten handle and a plaited cream leather lash. 
'Holly and birch sticks served as the primary materials for the shafts of driving or carriage whips, with regular deliveries from Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire to Swaine. Particularly prized was the 'rabbit-bitten holly', distinguished by its textured, mottled pattern left by rabbits.' ​

A rare collector's piece. 

Measurements:
Length to the top of the natural curve - 100cm
Diameter of the silver end - 2.3cm
Shaft diameter - 2.1cm tapering to 1cm
Lash length from the natural curve - 58cm
Weight - 189g​ 

 

Good condition with old restoration to the shaft & age marks to the silver, replaced leather lash, all solid. 

Edwardian Holly Driving / Dealers Whip - Hallmarked 1901 Silver End By Swaine

SKU: A227258951840
£295.00Price
Marble Surface
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