55. Grand Class Jewelry Cane-Ca. 1900-Large rock crystal knob cut from a pure stone in the shape of a marguerite daisy with delicate, long petals. The naturalistic approach is accented by a semi-frosted finish to the petals and an 18 karat yellow gold centering disc studded with fiery brilliant. Floral designs are perennial popular on canes and always succeeded in conveying uncomplicated messages of freshness. This particular one reaches an astonishing refinement in its conception as well as its execution and presents a far-reaching redefinition of luxury in floral canes. Although there is no apparent signature, it can still be confidently authenticated as a masterpiece of French jeweler art. The knob comes with its 18 karat yellow gold collar, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. -H. 2” x 2”, O.L. 36 ¼”-Provenance, Pearson Collection, TX, USA. The cane is illustrated in the book “The Robert Pearson Collection” by Youssef Kadri, page 50.