Victorian Mourning Parasol

Very good Victorian mourning parasol in usable condition. It folds up for easy storage or transport. You straighten the handle, slide down the metal cover over the joint, then push up the canopy like you would with a regular umbrella. When fully open, the parasol measures about 18” in diameter and 19” from the bottom of the canopy to the bottom of the handle. The canopy is made of black cotton with fragile silk underneath and the handle is carved and painted black wood. Some minor surface soiling from age to the canopy, one small hole, and about an inch of fabric missing on one edge, all shown. Overall the piece displays beautifully and would be easily restored to perfect condition by someone with a little more patience than me.