Riding crop
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and leather
Measurements
730 mm (L)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289875
Summary
Small whip with plaited shagreen-type top and gilt chased mounts. The gilt knop is chased with a foliate design and engraved 'G.M.' on the end. A small band around the middle divides the shagreen from the plaited hair which is tapered to the end.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.
Marks and inscriptions
On knop: Engraved: 'G.M.'