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Lot 619
System Cane with Marking Pencil
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
English, having a fluted knob top composed of brass plated sterling silver, with London hallmarks and date mark 1911-12, knob also stamped "Briggs" and monogrammed "MEA." A ring on the knob, when pulled, releases a small pencil of plated sterling also marked "Briggs;" bamboo shaft. A cane of this type likely accompanied its owner to the horse races.

33.75 in.

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

Some wear to the plating; good estate condition.

$400 - 800