Parasol Handle in Gilt Silver - Exceptional Rare
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French parasol handle in gilt silver (vermeil) dating from the late 19th century Belle Époque, solid silver with fire-gilding, 800/1000 fineness with boar’s head hallmark and maker’s mark, shaft in marbled composition lacquered over a wooden core, original mounted, total length about 33 cm with the handle at 8 cm and weight 87 g, in excellent original condition.
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French parasol handle in gilt silver (vermeil), dating from the late 19th century (Belle Époque period).
The handle is made of solid silver with rich fire-gilding, preserved in exceptional, near-mint condition. French silver hallmarks are present, including the boar’s head mark (tête de sanglier), confirming 800/1000 silver fineness, typically used for high-quality luxury accessories.
A maker’s mark is present, struck into the silver before gilding. As the object was subsequently fire-gilded, the gilding partially covers the mark, making it not fully legible, which is consistent with original manufacture and an untouched surface.
The shaft is made of a luxury marbled composition material, lacquered, with an internal wooden core for strength. This refined composite construction was used on superior parasols as an elegant alternative to solid exotic materials.
The handle remains mounted on its original core and has not been dismantled.
Condition: Excellent original condition, no deformation, no modern restoration.
Dimensions: Total length approx. 33 cm; handle length approx. 8 cm; weight approx. 87 g.
A refined example of French luxury accessory craftsmanship from the turn of the century.
French parasol handle in gilt silver (vermeil), dating from the late 19th century (Belle Époque period).
The handle is made of solid silver with rich fire-gilding, preserved in exceptional, near-mint condition. French silver hallmarks are present, including the boar’s head mark (tête de sanglier), confirming 800/1000 silver fineness, typically used for high-quality luxury accessories.
A maker’s mark is present, struck into the silver before gilding. As the object was subsequently fire-gilded, the gilding partially covers the mark, making it not fully legible, which is consistent with original manufacture and an untouched surface.
The shaft is made of a luxury marbled composition material, lacquered, with an internal wooden core for strength. This refined composite construction was used on superior parasols as an elegant alternative to solid exotic materials.
The handle remains mounted on its original core and has not been dismantled.
Condition: Excellent original condition, no deformation, no modern restoration.
Dimensions: Total length approx. 33 cm; handle length approx. 8 cm; weight approx. 87 g.
A refined example of French luxury accessory craftsmanship from the turn of the century.
Details
Distillery/brand
Parasol Handle in Gilt Silver
Volume on label
Exceptional Rare
Alcohol %
800 silver
