Antique Racing Walking Stick - Hallmarked 1913 Silver & Concealed Pencil - BRIGG

This is a gadget racing walking stick with a crook handle featuring a concealed pencil in a silver holder.

The handle is furnished with a silver collar, hallmarked for:
'London 1913'
And is embossed onto the silver and stick are the famous walking stick and umbrella makers:
'BRIGG London'
'Brigg London was one of the UK's top umbrella & stick 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' 

The collar also features the silversmiths' initials:
'C.D'

Along with a presentation for the original owners:
'E.W.H
from
C.S.H

Strong malacca shaft with an original brass ferrule

A rare cane perfect for a collector or for use.

Measurements:
Length - 84cm
Length of the handle outwards - 13.5cm
Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 2.4cm
Length of the pencil - 7.6cm
Total weight - 217g