An Edwardian cream cotton summer parasol, the cover worked in Broderie Anglaise style cutwork with wreaths of leaves and flowers. The wooden shaft finishes with a carved bone handle, rounded to the tip, with a raised feature of carved flowers and a raised ''cuff'' either side. The maker, ''Paragon S.Fox and Co'' is stamped on a metal plate along with the drawing of a fox, on one of the metal ribs. Together with a mid-19th century folding parasol, the cover in cream silk with scalloped edges. The handle, of carved ivory, in the form of a grape vine and leaves, has a length of cream braid with ivory ring attached for sliding over the parasol to keep it closed when not in use. Together with a colourful parasol from the early 20th century, with wooden frame, made in Asia for the Western market, paper cover painted with strong colours, featuring a pair of exotic birds amongst colourful flowers (3) . Some slight foxing/discolouration noted.