Description:

South America, Argentina, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A riding whip known as a rebenque with a pliable leather beater end, a silvered copper handle, and a braided rope strand just beneath the spherical pommel. This type of riding whip was used by gauchos for sternly issuing commands to their horse, but later came to be used as a punishment device for insubordinate sailors. Size: 26.25" L x 1" W (66.7 cm x 2.5 cm); silver quality: 35% to 40%.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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#174263

  • Condition: Minor tearing to one end of braided rope strand, with beater end warped in a manner commensurate with use and age, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina across silvered copper handle.

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