This umbrella features a partridge wood crook handle, furnished with a yellow metal collar and repousse crown.
Both the collar and crown have a makers 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 also features a presentation reading:
'Presented to W.Chadwick
by the
S.S. Mission Church Bury
1926
3 Fairy St'
The umbrella has a treen shaft with full metal fixings holding a black nylon canopy and is finished with a metal ferrule.
A rare & attractive umbrella perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 92cm
Length of the handle - 14.1cm
Diameter of the canopy - 110cm
Weight - 431g
Good condition with some pin holes to the canopy. Some small age marks throughout.
Antique Black Walking Umbrella Crook Handle & Bury Manchester Church By J.Howell
SKU: G176473169864
£185.00Price