bespoke – James Smith and Sons https://www.james-smith.co.uk Maker of Umbrellas and Walking Sticks Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:04:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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

 

]]> 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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