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Beagling Whip Hospital

Posted on December 10, 2014 by admin

    This little beagling whip came from an online auction. It had looked great in its photo. And indeed it has an antler handle well carved as a hound’s head ( complete with the surprised expression that the dogs … Continue reading →

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African whips

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

Several years ago I had an interesting whip, it was black and made of a length of wood or vine, the three branches of which twisted around each other. It can be seen at http://www.sportingcollection.com/whips/w174/w174.html. I had bought it as … Continue reading →

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Lacebark Whip from Jamaica

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

I bought one of these whips years ago at the sale of the contents of Dr Potter’s Museum of Curiosities at Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. It was an extraordinary sale, full of natural history specimens and ethnographic objects … Continue reading →

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Silver Whip Revisited

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

A while ago I posted pictures of this whip on my facebook page. I was hoping that someone could identify it, but didn’t have any luck. I bought the whip at auction with some silver filigree buttons. A visit to … Continue reading →

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Antique Racing Whips

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

          Next time I find myself cringing at the sight of a neon pink riding whip or a crystal encrusted browband perhaps I should reconsider. “Bling” has been with us in the horse world for quite … Continue reading →

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Whip construction

Posted on March 27, 2010 by admin

This whip has a beautiful silver handle & collar, decorated with cast coiled serpents. Unfortunately the covering of the shaft or stock has suffered some damage. Looking on the bright side – this does let us look at the construction … Continue reading →

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