This Edwardian ladies' umbrella has a faux tortoiseshell mushroom handle.
Below the handle is a gold collar hallmarked for:
'London 1902
There is a maker's mark:
'Brigg'
For the renowned stick & umbrella makers:
'Brigg London'
'Brigg London was one of the UK’s top walking stick and umbrella manufacturers until February 1943, when Swaine & Adeney on Piccadilly and Thomas Brigg & Sons, round the corner at 23 St James's Street decided to join forces. From 1943 until 1990 the company traded as Swaine, Adeney, Brigg & Sons Ltd'

There is also a maker's mark:
'C.C'
For the silver & gold smith:
'Charles Cooke'
'Charles Cooke was a well-known silversmith based in Frith Street, Soho, London. He supplied mounts to Thomas Brigg & Sons.'

The collar is engraved with a name, address & date:
'DIANA
10 Oxford Sq: W
1903'

There is a partridgewood shaft below the collar, and a metal frame that holds an original black nylon canopy. There is a maker's stamp to the metal fixings:
'Brigg & Sons London'

The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule.

A stylish umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.

Measurements:
Length - 87cm
Diameter of handle - 4.1cm
Diameter of shaft - 1.0cm
Width of canopy - 91cm
Weight - 416g
 
Very good condition, intact canopy. Some wear to hallmarks.
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