This antique umbrella has a rustic treen crook handle.
It is furnished with an ornate gold collar with a dimpled pattern & decorative edging. There is a maker's mark:
'J.H'
For the renowned walking stick manufacturer:
'Jonathan Howell'
Walking stick maker for:
'Henry Howell & Co'
'Henry Howell & Co walking sticks was founded in 1832 and was originally based at 76 Aldersgate, London. In its time, the cane manufacturer known as Henry Howell & Company, London, England was the largest and one of the world’s most prestigious makers of fine walking sticks.'
The collar features a vacant cartouche suitable for engraving.
Below the handle, there are 2 black cord tassels.
Cane shaft & metal frame that holds a black silk canopy.
One of the spokes has a stamp:
'British Made'
The centre of the canopy has details of the maker & a date:
'Stanworth & Co 1927
Tote Makers
Defiance Umbrellas
Blackburn Burnley Rochdale & C'
'James Stanworth was a native of Burnley, he came from a family of five girls and two boys. His parents died when they were quite young. At the age of 22 James started the business of umbrella manufacturing, J. Stanworth & Co. wholesale and retail which launched in Darwen Street, Blackburn in the year 1900. He was the mayor of Blackburn from 1924-1926'
The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule. The umbrella comes complete with the original fabric umbrella cover.
A smart & practical umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 91.5cm
Diameter of handle - 13.5cm
Diameter of shaft - 1.3cm
Diameter of canopy - 104cm
Weight - 447g
Very good condition with 3 pinholes to canopy.
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SKU: G176871587043
£165.00Price
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