
Ten Parasols/Umbrellas
Late 19th to first half of the 20th century, comprising: an example with an enameled sterling silver handle imitating a screw by J. Howell, Birmingham, an example with a sterling art nouveau decorated handle, an example mounted in 18k gold with an inset purple faceted crystal, two examples with carved dog heads, an example with a carved ball end and a repousse and chased band inscribed for the owner "Mrs. J.C Van Sant / 1911 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.", three examples mounted with metal, and a small example with bamboo form collapsible handle. Together with a walking stick with a ball end set with rhinestones.
Dimensions: lengths from 26 to 41 1/2in
Provenance: From a Philadelphia collection.
The dogs each with minor losses, the cane is missing some of the stones, scattered tears to the canopies.
































