Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick There are tassels on the

There are tassels on the ear tips and the edges of the veils

It has a high port with a flat roller on each side

very similar to French examples from World War II

These were working tools

Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick There are tassels on theThis is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century. Its gilt cap and collar have deeply cast foliate decoration with scrolling acanthus leaves. Between the cap and collar, the grip is covered in finely braided black thread or possibly horsehair. The long slim shaft is covered in brown braided thread. It is very flexible through its lower third, probably too flexible to be carried as anything more than a decorative accessoryThe