This walking stick is entirely made from a single piece of partridge wood and features a crook handle furnished with a silver crown end hallmarked for:
'London 1901'
There is a maker's stamp:
'Brigg'
'Brigg London was one of the UK’s top walking stick and umbrella manufacturers until February 1943, when Swaine & Adeney on Piccadilly and Thomas Brigg & Sons, round the corner at 23 St James's Street decided to join forces. From 1943 until 1990 the company traded as Swaine, Adeney, Brigg & Sons Ltd'
And a maker's mark:
'C.C'
For the well-known London silversmiths:
'Charles Cooke'
'The silversmith Charles Cooke was the chief mounter of gold and silver ornaments to Thomas Brigg & Sons. Until 1888 Charles was in business with his brother, John Robert Cooke, & is noted as being located at 17, Frith Street in 1888, 56, Frith Street and 17, Bateman Street, Soho, in 1889, and moved again later that year to 49, Rupert Street, Soho. In 1900 he was listed as being at 1a, Dyott Street, WC, and removed yet again c.1907 to 4, Rigmount Street, Bedford Square.'
The end of the crown is engraved with the following:
'1901
JUS Club'
Partridge wood shaft with an original metal ferrule.
A smart item, perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 97.5cm
Diameter of the handle - 12.1cm
Diameter of the shaft - 1.8cm
Weight - 216g
Very good condition.
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SKU: A226739595034
£175.00Price
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