"Antique Umbrella, 19th Century, Carved Handle, Perfect Condition"
Antique umbrella. Umbrella of the mid-nineteenth century called "Ombrelle Marquise". Nice handle whose lower part is carved ivory. The upper part of the handle is made of wood. Between the two parts a sliding gilt metal ring can fold the umbrella to store it. The silk was restored, as it was at the time, by the parasolerie Heurtault in Paris http://parasolerieheurtault.com. The umbrella is 24,41" long and the silk 20,07" in diameter. It is in perfect condition and can be used. France, circa 1850.