A rare and exceptional late Victorian period malacca cane parasol with mechanical stained ivory donkey's head handle and silver collar engraved lady wood, 43 Princes gate & Hallmarked London 1900, the head with glass eyes is activated by a button, the mouth opens to reveal teeth and tongue, the ears become raised, the malacca cane shaft with original parasol. A rare Victorian parasol in original condition. Length 91 cm one tooth missing.