Umbrella
workshop of S. Fox and Co. Ltd.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Measurements
1003 mm (Height)
Collection
Trelissick, Cornwall
NT 1949075
Summary
Beige and green parasol with dark wooden shaft and metal spokes. 2 brass collars and brass ferrule. Wide flat horn(?) handle. Spokes marked with "Paragon" and "S Fox & Co Limited". One brass collar engraved with "Brigg & Sons London". Other brass collar engraved with "F.M." Retaining strap made of fabric with a brass ring and small white mother of pearl button.
Marks and inscriptions
On one of the umbrella spokes: "Paragon" and "S Fox & Co Limited". On brass collar below the spokes: "Brigg & Sons London". On brass collar at the base of the horn handle.: "F.M."
Makers and roles
workshop of S. Fox and Co. Ltd. , manufacturer workshop of Brigg, manufacturer