This Is My Absolute Favorate Cover Because (9023)
it is absolutely mint. There is not one tear, rip, or imperfection. It doesn't look like it was ever used. Even the silver handle is pure black because it was never polished, which is the only one I won't polish. This lace was all hand done and would have taken weeks to do. Now for the most important reason it is here, it has a 4" ferrule, which means it was made before 1850. I have never seen such a long ferrule on this type of parasol. Most of the other covers I have like this are on carriage parasols, those that fold. This one has a larger cover and a longer shaft, at 32" making it a cane used as a parasol. It it had been used in the rain the petticoat shade would be stained. Another difference between this one and the carriage parasols is the length of the ferrule, carriage parasols never have long ferrules because they weren't walked with, they were meant to be carried only when the top was down on the carriage to keep the ladies out of the sun. One last thing worth mentioning is that the stays are wrapped in the matching silk of the petticoat undercover. A point of quality that is scarce. but not rare. The French covered their stays on quality pieces up into the 1930's.
The only problem is there are very few who care about umbrellas or their quality. I've decided the value should be about $800, based on how rare it is, but only time will tell if any one will pay that in my lifetime.
Category: Pre 1850 - Umbrellas and Parasols Sub Category: Other
Listed: 2007-04-10 12:21:53
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