Bidspirit auction | VINTAGE JEWELED HANDLE LADIES' PARASOL

VINTAGE JEWELED HANDLE LADIES' PARASOL SUNSHADE, 20TH C - A vintage early to mid-20th-century ladies' parasol or sunshade. The canopy is tailored from a dark navy blue fabric printed with a repeating pattern of green and orange floral buds, finished with a contrasting plaid patterned border and a scalloped green outer hem. The piece is distinguished by a highly ornate, cast silver-tone metal handle featuring basketweave and floral motifs, heavily mounted with oval blue glass cabochon stones. The parasol is constructed on a standard metal rib and runner frame, which terminates at the top in a tapered silver-tone metal ferrule. Dimensions are unrecorded. No signatures, maker's marks, or material purity hallmarks are visible on the hardware or fabric. vintage umbrella, ladies accessory, costume history, mid-century fashion, cabochon stones, printed textile, brolly, theatrical prop. Dimensions L: 33 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The fabric canopy exhibits scattered surface staining and discoloration spots. The internal metal ribs and runner mechanism display heavy rust and oxidation. The cast silver-tone handle shows moderate tarnish and surface wear within the recessed areas, though the blue cabochon stones remain intact. Condition is fair and consistent with age and utilitarian use.