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Art Deco Bakelite Umbrella Vintage 1930s "The Hercules" - $95 (Santa Fe)
Kachina Court near Artist Rd
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
unknown
model name / number:
The Hercules
size / dimensions:
11" x 8 1/2"
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- vintage 1930's umbrella or parasol with Bakelite handle
- ornately carved chocolate brown and butterscotch Bakelite handle
- 16 metal spokes with cream-colored carved celluloid tips
- shaft is wood
- has its original brown cloth plastic loop handle still attached
- original strap with button to close the umbrella reads "The Hercules As Strong As The Name"
- cloth top is a rust color with white detail along the outer edge
- carved top of the umbrella is cream colored celluloid
Size: End to end 24 1/2" long
Bakelite handle 4" long x 2 1/2" wide
Diameter from celluloid tip to tip 38"
Condition: This is in very good antique condition. All components are original and intact. There are no issues with the celluloid or Bakelite. The cloth has 6 tiny holes to one section, as seen in the last pic, but there are no tears. There are also lines of discoloration to the cloth from years of being closed (the cloth resting on the metal spokes), but the lines are evenly spaced as are the spokes.
Sold AS IS for cash only at the time of item pick-up. No moving assistance is available so bring a buddy for larger items. Call and please leave message if we are not available.