Lot 2215 , University Challenge Whip (Cambridge), an interesting 15ct gold mounted horse racing whip, first presented December 1861

University Challenge Whip (Cambridge), an interesting 15ct gold mounted horse racing whip, first presented December 1861, 'presented by honourable W.H.W. Fitzwilliam and N.M. De Rothschild Esq:...',
the whip by Callow and Son of Park Lane, London, in plaited whalebone and leather, the gold pommel with horse finial, this and the ferrule inscribed details and with winners circa 1861-67, both assayed and with Victoria duty mark, the pommel with London mark, 93cm long,
housed in a fitted glazed oak case mounted with three brass plaques inscribed details and winners 1861-98, 111cm wide
£600-800

Sold for £650