For Gentlemen – James Smith and Sons https://www.james-smith.co.uk Maker of Umbrellas and Walking Sticks Sun, 24 May 2026 05:27:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Polished Acacia Solid Stick Umbrella with Sterling Silver Lap-Band https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/solid-stick/polished-acacia-solid-stick-umbrella-with-sterling-silver-lap-band/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:05:13 +0000 https://www.james-smith.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=4246 A traditional umbrella handmade using a single piece of Acacia, fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band. Often used in the making of musical instruments, Acacia also has distinctive grain markings and a beautiful honey colour. With a strong steel frame, these umbrellas are reliable companions built to last. This umbrella can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule.

Weight: 650 grams

Canopy Diameter: 104cms (40.9”)

]]> Whangee Cane Fit-Up https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/fit-up/whangee-fit-up/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:17:54 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=904 Long associated with British umbrella making, the Whangee crook is the most traditional handle of them all. The Japanese cane is lightly scorched to achieve a desirable contrast that emphasises the natural beauty of the Asian grass and is finished with a Sterling silver lap band. Hand-crafted using traditional techniques, the whangee handle is fitted to a lightly scorched maple wood stick which can be adjusted to the correct length for the intended user and is finished with a brass ferrule.

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 600 grams

]]> Malacca Cane Fit-Up https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/fit-up/malacca-cane-fit-up/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:07:20 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=884 malacca crook handles fitted to a strong maple shaft, these umbrellas are some of the finest quality items produced in our workshop. Unlike the solid stick umbrellas, these items are unsuitable for support but they can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and finished with a brass ferrule.]]> Malacca cane has been used in the craft of umbrella and walking stick making for over 100 years. Traditionally exported from the Malaysian city of the same name, this smooth grass is left with a distinctive mottled pattern from the mud that splashes onto the cane during the monsoon season. Using selected malacca crook handles fitted to a strong maple shaft, these umbrellas are some of the finest quality items produced in our workshop. Unlike the solid stick umbrellas, these items are unsuitable for support but they can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and finished with a brass ferrule.

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 600 grams

 

]]> The City Umbrella with Pressed Leather Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/the-city/the-city-umbrella-with-pressed-leather-crook/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:02:41 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=866 The black calf leather used for the making of this handle is pressed to achieve a look similar to crocodile skin. The polyester cloth used for the umbrella cover achieves an attractive traditional umbrella shape when open and rolls neatly when closed. Handmade using the strongest materials available, this umbrella is a trusted companion that will keep you dry for years to come. This umbrella comes complete with a case that the umbrella can be kept in when not in use.

Length: 93cm (36.6”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 600 grams

]]> London Umbrella with Redwood Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/the-london/london-umbrella-with-redwood-handle/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:08:12 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=851 Handmade using our our lightweight yet sturdy fame, this smart umbrella is a valuable companion on those rainy days in the city. The elm wood crook handle is stained a red colour before applying a varnish and is fitted with a gilt tip cup used to protect the frame when the umbrella is wet but not in use.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 530 grams

 

]]> London Umbrella with Malacca Cane Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/the-london/london-umbrella-with-malacca-cane-crook/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:28:13 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=846 Made with our own lightweight yet durable James Smith & Sons frame this umbrella is perfect for those wet commutes in the city.]]> Malacca cane has been used in the craft of umbrella and walking stick making for over 100 years. Traditionally exported from the Malaysian city of the same name, this smooth grass is left with a distinctive mottled pattern from the mud that splashes onto the cane during the monsoon season. Made with our own lightweight yet durable frame this umbrella is perfect for those wet commutes in the city.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 490 grams

 

]]> London Umbrella with Leather Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/the-london/london-umbrella-with-leather-crook/ Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:37:41 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=840 Handmade using our own lightweight yet sturdy fame, this elegant umbrella is a valuable companion on those rainy days in the city. The smooth leather handle is made from Italian calf leather and is fitted with a nickel tip cup used to protect the frame when the umbrella is wet but not in use.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 41″ / 106cm

Weight: 530 grams

 

]]> London Umbrella with Polished Maple Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/the-london/london-umbrella-with-polished-maple-crook/ Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:26:18 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=835 Handmade using our our lightweight yet sturdy fame, this smart umbrella is a valuable companion on those rainy days in the city. The maple (the same tree that is tapped for syrup) handle is scorched to darken the surface of the wood before applying a gloss varnish and fitting a gilt tip cup used to protect the frame when the umbrella is wet but not in use.

EDIT: Please note that each handle is scorched differently and currently some handles will be a lighter or darker brown colour.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 500 grams

 

]]> Polished Maple Solid Stick Umbrella with Sterling Silver Lap-Band https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/umbrellas/gents-umbrellas/solid-stick/polished-maple-solid-stick-umbrella/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:57:14 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=734 maple that can be fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band. Often used for timber and syrup, maple also has subtle grain markings that are made more visible after the stick is scorched and polished.]]> A traditionally hand-crafted umbrella made with a selected piece of polished maple fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band. Often used for timber and syrup, maple also has subtle grain markings that are made more visible after the stick is scorched and polished. With a strong steel frame, these umbrellas are reliable companions built to last. This umbrella can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule.

Weight: 640 grams

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

 

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