This Edwardian gents umbrella has a bamboo crook handle with a silver collar hallmarked for:
'London'

The collar is stamped with a maker's mark:
'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'


The collar also has a silversmith's mark:
'M.J' 
For the London silversmith:
'Maria Johnson'

The collar is engraved with the initials of the original owner:
'J.W.F.'

Cane shaft & metal frame that holds a navy nylon canopy.

The fixings are stamped with the maker's name:
'Brigg & Sons
London' 


The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule.

A smart & practical umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.

Measurements:
Length - 92cm
Diameter of handle - 12.8cm
Diameter of shaft - 1.4cm
Diameter of canopy - 103cm
Weight - 489g
 
Good condition with some use marks consistent with age, rubbing to hallmarks. Intact canopy.
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