This vintage umbrella has a black leather-clad crook handle, furnished with a sliding nickel collar and a gold metal plaque stamped with the retailer's name:
Harrods
Harrods' history began in 1849 when Charles Henry Harrod established a small grocery shop in Knightsbridge, London. Over time, it grew into a sprawling department store known for luxury goods and its elaborate displays, becoming one of the most famous department stores in the world.
The collar also has a Royal appointment for the maker:
Swaine Adeney Brigg
Swaine London, also known as Swaine Adeney Brigg, perfected its sophisticated and traditional designs, rendering them as a world-class British manufacturer of the highest quality whips and sticks
Metal shaft & frame that holds a black nylon canopy with its original cover. The frame has a label reading:
100% Nylon
Made in England
The shaft ends in an original metal ferrule.
A stylish umbrella, suitable for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 90.5cm
Diameter of handle - 12.2cm
Diameter of canopy - 106cm
Weight - 485g
Very good condition, some small surface age marks.
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SKU: G188208040043
£295.00Price
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