Edwardian parasol

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

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Pink silk parasol trimmed with Honiton lace. The handle is chased and embossed, and entwined with the Garter ribbon terminating in a gem-set pommel with a large citrine inset at the end. The enamelled hand, with a bracelet inscribed ‘I GOVERN’, acts as the opening mechanism. With the original presentation case of dark blue velvet, embossed on the cover with a crowned ‘VA’ monogram. The rich materials and elaborate design of this grand parasol indicate a specially commissioned piece...

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Extremely coquettish and seductive, this parasol is much like revealing lingerie. The severe exterior opens to reveal an extremely frilly and feminine interior. During this period, underwear also became very decorative and seductive and this piece is an equivalent in the category of parasols

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