Antique Elkington 1863 Equestrian Whip and Stirrup Knife Rests jan26 the fact that it is

the fact that it is effectively a "hanging" snaffle

This cane is made of twisted baleen or whalebone

These have pierced decoration along both sides of their heel bands

It has a wooden (beech) shaft with a fixed metal plate and spike at its lower endThe cane handle forms a folding seat

allowing some rusting

Antique Elkington 1863 Equestrian Whip and Stirrup Knife Rests jan26 the fact that it isThese are a pair of silver plated knife rests. They would have been part of an equestrian themed table setting. There is a stirrup on each end supporting a hunting whip. The underside of each whip is stamped with the marks for Elkington and the date letter for 1863. They are in very good condition Measurements of each : 9cm (3") x 3cm (1") x 34cm (1") Weight : 92g (3oz) Ref : Elkington knife rests