made in england – James Smith and Sons

Pencil Umbrella with Owl Handle

hush — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:38:26 +0000

The European robin, known as robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a popular bird often associated with Christmas. These handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The robin is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 71cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 415 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Swan Handle

hush — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:28:39 +0000

These handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The swan head is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 71cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 350 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Horse Handle

hush — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:12:28 +0000

These handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The horse head is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 72cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 400 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Leather Crook

hush — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:34:59 +0000

A slim, Italian pressed leather crook-shaped handle with matching leather end completes this handmade umbrella. These conveniently sized rain protectors are lightweight and strong and are intended to be worn over the arm.

Length: 71cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 360 grams

The Leather Crook Walking Length

hush — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:41:45 +0000

Slim Italian pressed leather crook handles complete these lightweight yet sturdy umbrellas. With longer handles and slightly larger canopies than their pencil counterparts, these handmade ladies umbrellas are intended to be walked with in a traditional manner.

Length: 87cm (34.3”)

Canopy Diameter: 93cm (36.6”)

Weight: 380 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Malacca Crook

hush — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:24:27 +0000

Malacca cane has been used in the craft of umbrella and walking stick making for over 100 years. Sourced from Malaysia, this smooth grass is left with a distinguished mottled pattern from the mud that splashes onto the cane during the monsoon season. These smaller-sized handmade ladies umbrellas are convenient, lightweight and strong and are intended to be worn over the arm.

Length: 71cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 350 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Spaniel Handle

hush — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:38:52 +0000

A spaniel is a type of gun dog. Spaniels were especially bred to flush game out of denser brush although their exact origin is often debated. These handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The animal head is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 71cm (28”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 450 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Duck Handle

hush — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:36:07 +0000

With a distinctive duck head handle, these handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The animal head is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 70cm (27.5”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 390 grams

Pencil Umbrella with Parrot Handle

hush — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:34:40 +0000

Parrots have featured in human writings, story, art, humour, religion, and music for thousands of years. Adored by many for their brightly coloured feathers and their ability to talk, parrots are considered as the most intelligent of birds. Made famous in the feature length Disney film “Mary Poppins”, these handmade ladies umbrellas are conveniently sized, lightweight and strong. The animal head is made from acrylic and is mounted on a beechwood stem finished with a gilt collar and swedge.

Length: 70cm (27.5”)

Canopy Diameter: 88cm (34.6”)

Weight: 410 grams