Collectible Parasols

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At the J&J flea market in Brimfield, Mass., host Ralph Kovel meets a dealer who specializes in collectible parasols. Their value is mostly determined by ornate handles.

These artfully designed parasols are a new type of collection in that they've virtually gone unnoticed. This is a figural gold Damascene handle. The Damascene technique consists of decorating iron or steel with wavy markings or inlaid patterns of gold or silver. It's priced at $795.

The value of a parasol is often determined by its handle. Animal heads are the most common type of handles.

This parrot's head handle is made out of carved wood and painted. It's priced at $285.

This fox head with a moveable mouth used to hold a handkerchief and is priced at $895.

This handle is blue with gold overlay and has a cherub's image on the end. It's priced at $295.

This 1960s parasol is double-lined with a fabric to match the color of the stones on the handle. These types of parasols sell for $150 to $200.

This 1860 parasol handle has a gilded silver snake on a tortoise ball and is inlaid with solid gold stars.

Resources
J&J Promotions Antiques and Collectibles Show
J&J Promotions
Route 20 Auction Acres
PO Box 385
Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: 413-245-3436
Website: www.jandj-brimfield.com
Guests
Richard Wagner
Dealer
Phone: 603-532-7945
E-mail: astra@paladin.mv.com
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