Upholstering Antique Wicker Perambulator Parasols — Should you or shouldn’t you, that is the question?
If the material used in your Victorian reed wicker buggy or perambulator’s parasol is still in relatively good original condition, (as is the parasol in the above picture), then leave it alone and don’t have it reupholstered.
This especially holds true if you have any intentions of selling the piece in the near future. Depending on your customer, a change like that could devalue the carriage by a considerable amount.The closer the wicker piece is to its original condition, the better for the true antique wicker collectors.
If you do want/need to have the parasol restored or replaced, be sure to get a professional upholsterer to do the job. Anything sub-par and you will regret your decision, since you will get far better selling price with a tip-top restoration job!
Check out all the Wicker Restoration and Upholstery Restoration Experts on the National Furniture Repair Directory ™ of WickerWoman.com! And mention you heard of them here on the Weavin’ Wicker Woman’s Blog ™
hello, I just got this little wicker doll Pram but it is missing the umbrella, was wondering where I might find one and if possible how old this might be…thank you Rita
sadly I don’t see a spot where I can post a picture
Hi Rita,
So sorry to hear your little doll pram is missing the umbrella but I don’t know where you can get another, sorry.
Contact Richard Saunders for an appraisal, he can be reached through my National Furniture Repair Directory™ in the Wicker category in the state of Georgia. Richard will need several pictures of your pram to tell you the timeframe it was built in and to give you an idea of value.