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9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney
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9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a long antique hunting whip. An English, leather and silver collared equestrian accessory by Swaine & Adeney of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Superb equestrian interest, with a delightfully handcrafted, luxuriant finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Decorative natural ram's horn handle with a tactile, hand-worked finish

Quality leather tanned to an attractive deep caramel hue

Maker's mark to the edge of the handle for Swaine & Adeney, of 185 Piccadilly, London

Handle meets the shaft with a sterling silver collar, hallmark gently worn with use

The collar further engraved with a monogram, reading W.P.N. - a pleasingly personal touch

Distinctive plaited shaft presents a fascinating textured finish

Excellent length of 9' 5'' being ideally suited to period use upon horseback

Attractive woven thong, with a pleasingly taut, intact quality

Leather fall hitch unites the thong with the 'Nine tail' lash

This is an exceptional antique hunting whip, with fine materials and craftsmanship from a noted London specialist. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Handle Width: 2.5cm (1'')

Handle Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Whip Length: 290cm (114.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hunting Whip to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200298
Dealers Internal Reference
25931
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Description
This is a long antique hunting whip.
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An English, leather and silver collared equestrian accessory by Swaine & Adeney of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
London Fine Antiques

Superb equestrian interest, with a delightfully handcrafted, luxuriant finish

fig 1. An antique English hunting whip featuring a stag horn hook handle, silver collar band, dark shaft, and a long braided chestnut leather thong.
fig 1. 9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Decorative natural ram's horn handle with a tactile, hand-worked finish

Quality leather tanned to an attractive deep caramel hue

Maker's mark to the edge of the handle for Swaine & Adeney, of 185 Piccadilly, London

fig 2. An antique English hunting whip featuring a stag horn hook handle, silver collar band, dark shaft, and a long braided chestnut leather thong.
fig 2. 9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney

Handle meets the shaft with a sterling silver collar, hallmark gently worn with use

The collar further engraved with a monogram, reading W.P.N. - a pleasingly personal touch

Distinctive plaited shaft presents a fascinating textured finish

fig 3. An antique English hunting whip featuring a stag horn hook handle, silver collar band, dark shaft, and a long braided chestnut leather thong.
fig 3. 9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney

Excellent length of 9' 5'' being ideally suited to period use upon horseback

Attractive woven thong, with a pleasingly taut, intact quality

Leather fall hitch unites the thong with the 'Nine tail' lash

This is an exceptional antique hunting whip, with fine materials and craftsmanship from a noted London specialist. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Handle Width: 2.5cm (1'')

Handle Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Whip Length: 290cm (114.25'')

Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hunting Whip to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200298
Dealers Internal Ref
25931
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique English hunting whip featuring a stag horn hook handle, silver collar band, dark shaft, and a long braided chestnut leather thong.
9' Long Antique Hunting Whip, English Leather, Silver, Equestrian, Swaine Adeney
Ref: SA1200298
An antique English hunting whip featuring a stag horn hook handle, silver collar band, dark shaft, and a long braided chestnut leather thong.
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A traditional English hunting whip consists of a rigid shaft topped with a horn hook handle, a silver collar, and a long braided leather thong terminating in a lash. Historically used during mounted field sports to signal hounds and assist riders with gates, it served both functional and ceremonial roles.

Hunting whips were constructed using stag horn or carved bone for the handle, sterling or nickel silver for the collar band, and whalebone or cane wrapped in leather for the shaft. The flexible thong portion was fashioned from hand-plaited or braided cowhide leather.

Authentic period examples often feature maker marks stamped onto silver collars, such as hallmarks from makers like Swaine & Adeney. Surface wear around the leather keeper, natural patination on the horn handle, and hand-braided thong construction further indicate period authenticity.

An antique hunting whip can be displayed horizontally across a fireplace mantelpiece, integrated into a gallery wall alongside equestrian artwork, or arranged inside a glass display case within a study. Its dark leather and silver accents pair well with timber panelling and muted colour palettes.

Leather sections require occasional treatment with specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking while preserving flexibility. Horn handles and metal collars should be cleaned with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that could damage surrounding organic materials.
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