Vintage Oak Wall Mounted Five Bar Curved Heel Gate Whip Rack By Gidden's London

Vintage Oak Wall Mounted Five Bar Curved Heel Gate Whip Rack By Gidden's London. Vintage oak whip rack in the form of a five-bar curved heel gate. The gate has 4 pairs of copper hooks for holding driving / dealer / riding whips. The back of the gate features a brass nameplate reading:'By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Saddlers W & H Gidden Limited London Gidden's of London 150 Clifford St, New Bond St, London W1.

Gidden was established in 1806. A master saddle maker, they are responsible for making saddles for Queen Elizabeth II and are known for superbly crafted saddles & related products. Based in Mayfair, London, the company boasts the fact that the Duke of Wellington went into battle against Napoleon in 1815 in one of their saddles.

The back of the rack has its original wall attachments. Perfect item for a whip collector or equestrian home.

Measurements: Height - 66cm Width - 76cm Distance between hooks - 32.5cm Weight - 2.5kg. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.

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