{"product_id":"antique-mother-of-pearl-ornate-gilt-tone-parasol-handle-a1","title":"Antique Mother-of-Pearl \u0026 Ornate Gilt-Tone Parasol Handle – A1","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA striking antique parasol or umbrella handle featuring luminous mother-of-pearl panels and highly ornate gilt-tone metal mounts. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the \u003cstrong\u003elargest and longest handle in the collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it wonderful presence as a decorative object.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded handle top measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches wide by 2 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. No visible hallmarks have been found, so the metal is described conservatively as gilt-tone rather than attributed to a precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece remains beautiful overall, with a few areas of mother-of-pearl loss, scattered small dents, and expected surface wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique parasol \/ umbrella handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother-of-pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate gilt-tone metal mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e14\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle top approx. \u003cstrong\u003e2\" wide x 2\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest\/longest example in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo visible hallmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few areas of mother-of-pearl loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor denting and expected antique wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as the handle only; original parasol is no longer present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Direct Auction Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945878974775,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_4644.jpg?v=1788480242","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/antique-mother-of-pearl-ornate-gilt-tone-parasol-handle-a1","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}