Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 oct24 The bit still has its

The bit still has its original curb hook and chain

There is an oval cartouche on the collar engraved with a monogram "CA"

summering hunters

This old steel bit has straight cheeks (I think the 1845 model)

The grip is twisted and wrapped in baleen or whalebone

Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 oct24 The bit still has itsA rebenque, an Argentinian whip carried by gauchos. These heavy whips serve both as a whip for horses and cattle and as a club or weapon. They are worn hung from the gaucho's belt. In this example there is a swinging handle with cast foliate decoration in silver metal, probably Alpacca or a similar alloy. It is stamped "Industria Argent" The shaft of the whip is covered in silver metal with foliate and floral decoration. There is a rawhide loop at the