Estimate

2.000 - 3.000

Session 1

27 May 2024

Hammer Price

Description

Turtle shell coated shaft of floral inlaid brass motifs and monogram MP surmounted by royal crown
Brown velvet textile
Marked "VERDIER"
France, last quarter of 19th century
(losses, faults and signs of wear)

Length: 89,5 cm

Category

Objects

Additional Information

In the collection of the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, we can observe several photos where Queen Maria Pia appears with an umbrella. In inventory photograph f62608 taken during a tour in Sintra at thr Capuchos convent, the Queen is holding an umbrella very similar to this lot.