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12th March 2009, 07:35 PM
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help to date a chain whip
Antique Chinese chain whip. 1920?
 Josh The 36 inch hand forged steel chain is faceted along the central bar of each link. The bar connects to a disk shaped swivel at each end, and the disk at each end is attached to a stirrup. The stirrups are then linked together to form a chain. The handles are smooth and fluted, 4.5 inches in length, with the last inch being given to carved decorative elements and rings on a central pin. The pin is connected to the rest of the chain via a disk swivel and stirrup arrangement similar to the rest of the chain. There are small rings in the stirrup attachment to the handles. These are designed to make a pleasant jingling sound when in use. http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...ofsword017.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...ofsword018.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...ofsword020.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...ofsword021.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...i/sword019.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...i/sword022.jpg Last edited by josh stout; 12th March 2009 at 07:58 PM. |
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