34th BIRTHDAY GIFT TO GEORGE V GEORGE V (1865-1936, King of Great Britain), MARY (of Teck, 1867-1953, his Queen)

Silver mounted 36 inch Swagger Stick by Brigg & sons with a handle made of Antler and a silver mount on the handle bearing the engraved date of June 3rd 1899 and a London 1896 hallmark and maker's initials C C, apparently gifted by the future King George V on his 34th birthday to an employee of Buckingham Palace

From a collection of memorabilia that had been gifted to an amployee at Buckingham Palace in the early 1900s.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Tring Market Auctions.
The Royal Umbrella makers Thomas Brigg & Sons were established in 1836. In 1893 they received their first Royal Appointment from Her Majesty Queen Victoria and became the first umbrella maker ever to be honoured with an appointment. Further Royal Appointments were also bestowed by His Majesty King Edward VII and successive Monarchs.

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Stock No:  38076      £975

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