11. Brigg Jewelry Cane-1902-Stretching rose quartz knob with three inserted faceted nephrite washers and its grooved 9 karat yellow gold collar on a smooth partridge shaft with a horn ferrule. The gold is marked “CD” for Charles Henry Dumenil, hallmarked for London 1902 and additionally stamped “BRIGG”. Furthermore, it is also marked “CC” for Charles Cooke of Frith Street, Soho, who worked as the chief mounter of umbrellas and sticks for Brigg from1888 until his death in 1914. Luxurious and trendy, this fully traceable cane draws dash elegance from a clear design and striking color combination. Fortunately it survived intact, and, after a whole century of age, it is as attractive as on its first day.-H. 2 ¾” x 1”, O.L. 39”--Brigg Umbrella Co. was established in London in 1836, later changing its name to Brigg & Son and becoming the leading cane maker of his generation, possibly the greatest cane manufacturer and retailer of all times. The firm’s main branches were in London 23, St. James’s street and Paris 33, Avenue de l’Opéra. According to their catalog at the turn of the 20th century, they also had agencies in Nice, Madrid, Naples and Rome. For those in the know, Brigg became synonymous with gentleman luxury items and canes in particular. Its unique position in cane history and European culture owed much to the historical luminaries who wore Brigg canes, including, among others, Napoleon, Marie Antoinette, Churchill as well as the famous writers who mentioned Brigg in their works, like Pushkin, Balzac and Victor Hugo. It is said that Brigg holds a special place in our cultural heritage because its founder set the standards by which all fine cane making has since been judged.