An African Brass Serreta Noseband - Misc169 childs-whip a previous owner's name inside

a previous owner's name inside the cover and wear to the edges and corners of the cover

Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 5" (12

The rest of the stock or shaft is covered in braided linen or hemp

The long stock or shaft is golden brown malacca cane with its characteristic "tear drop" cross section

It has green cloth boards with gilt title & decoration

An African Brass Serreta Noseband - Misc169 childs-whip a previous owner's name insideThis piece has a broad sheet of brass which would be positioned over a horse's nose. It has stamped and engraved decorationThere are two small holes at the top and bottom of middle of the noseband there may have held chains or pendants. Brass rings at each end of the noseband connect it to an iron chain made of figure of eight shaped links Dimensions : Width of nosepiece 5" (12. 5cm), Height of noseband 2" (7cm)Weight : 293g (10oz)