This Victorian ladies' umbrella has a malacca handle with a silver end hallmarked for:
'Chester 1897'
With a maker's mark:
'C.W'
For the silversmith:
'Charles Westwood'

At the bottom of the handle is a more recently added silver collar with a black cord tassel. It is hallmarked for:
'Birmingham 1928'
There is a maker's mark:
'J.H.'
For the renowned silversmith:
'Jonathon 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.'

There is a metal shaft and frame that holds an original black nylon canopy with a frilled edge.

The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule.

A stylish umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.

Measurements:
Length - 73.5cm
Diameter of handle - 2.7cm
Diameter of shaft - 0.7cm
Diameter of canopy - 87cm
Weight - 357g
 
Very good condition with a few light use marks. Some light dings to silver end.
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