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Lot 060 - Grouping of Four Antique Parasols and Umbrellas with Ornate Handles Including Mother of Pearl, 800 Silver, and Sterling Silver Examples
Grouping of four antique parasols and umbrellas with decorative handles. The lot includes an example with a mother-of-pearl and gold-toned metal handle with a missing mother-of-pearl section and no fabric canopy; an example with an 800 silver handle inscribed "Carrie A. Hildreth" from Worcester, Massachusetts, with no fabric canopy; a sterling silver handled umbrella with torn black fabric; and an umbrella with a carved ivory floral handle in poor condition.
All four show significant wear and damage throughout, with missing canopy fabric on two, torn fabric on one, and general deterioration consistent with age. Offered as found.
Dimensions:
Dimensions of items in this lot range from 35-1/4" L to 37" L.