Vintage whip for one horse from the firm “Callow & Son”.

Vintage whip made from holly (also known as rose bush) with leather handle and silver cap, one of its caps is engraved with initials. L = 1,58 mts. And white kangaroo leather strap with a 1.08 meters goose feather interior and braided with linen. Signed by “CALLOW & SON, PARKLANE LONDON”

Mr. Callow was a famous equestrian whip manufacturer from Park Lane, London, who manufactured whips of the highest quality and caliber.

Callow & Son made a whip for Princess Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII, known as an incredible Amazon. Como agradecimiento a ese látigo, Callow & Son, recibió una carta de felicitación procedente de la casa real y firmada por el almirante Sir FT Hamilon, que dice:

“Mr. Callow
The whip has given great satisfaction and has been greatly admired. The princess was delighted, and I think she is the most beautiful I have ever seen. The proportions were fine, and the length was correct. (Palabra de cierre ilegible) FTHamilton”