This antique umbrella has an ornate repousse tested gold-plated handle, with a central section made from a slightly translucent grey material. This section is overlaid with a silver filigree pattern of bamboo leaves.

The top of the handle has a vacant cartouche suitable for engraving.

Below the collar, there is a cane shaft & a metal frame that holds a black silk canopy.

The centre of the canopy is stamped with the maker's name:
'Kendall'
'Kendall & Sons was founded by William Wheeler Kendall in 1870. He started selling umbrellas from a barber's shop in Northampton Street, and then manufactured them using Fox frames. The company expanded to over 100 stores by the 1960s and its umbrellas were sold the world over. On many occasions it supplied umbrellas to particular specifications to protect members of the Royal Family, and even supplied 5 umbrellas to the 1952 expedition which successfully conquered Everest.
The company remained in family ownership until 1977 when it was bought by Combined English Stores. In 1981 it was sold to Hepworth and Sons a tailors company from Leeds, who embarked on converting all the Kendall stores to the Next brand.'

The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule.

A stylish umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.

Measurements:
Length - 81.5cm
Diameter of handle - 2.9cm
Diameter of shaft - 1.2cm
Diameter of canopy - 92cm
Weight - 446g
 
Very good condition with some use marks consistent with age to lower shaft & ferrule. Intact canopy with light staining.
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