This is an antique hunt whip with a
traditional antler handle, furnished with silver collar with hallmarks for:
'London 1916'
And a makers mark:
'J.H'
For the famous stick and whip manufacturer:
'Jonathan Howell'
The collar is engraved with a presentation reading:
'Dr Morgan Rees Pontypridd'
'In the 1920s and 1930s, Pontypridd had a number of single-handed practitioners, who usually consulted in their own premises attached to their residences. These were mainly in Gelliwastad Road, which was the Harley Street of Pontypridd. Dr Morgan Rees had his home and surgery at number 4 Gelliwastad Road and practiced medicine there throughout the early 20th century. '
The whip is complete with a malacca shaft and a professionally replaced leather end and plaited leather lash.
**Please note that the term "ladies" "gents" "unisex" "youths" is for guidance only as all ladies, gents and youths require different-sized whips
Please see the below measurements prior to purchase**
ITEM MEASUREMENTS
Overall length (to the end of the binding) : 51.5cm
Length of the handle: 13.5cm
Diameter of the shaft under the collar: 1.9cm
Lash length not including green cord end: 140cm
Weight: 220g