smart – James Smith and Sons

Nickel Crutch on Lacquered Beech

hush — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:09:05 +0000

An elegant walking stick made from a distinctive nickel plated crutch handle mounted on a lacquered beech wood shank. Suitable for a variety of occasions and available in either a black or a cherry finish, this stick is both strong and stylish. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the intended user and will be finished with a bell-shaped rubber ferrule for sufficient grip on hard surfaces.

Weight: 410 grams

Ferrule Diameter: 19mm

Soft Touch Fischer Handle on Beech

hush — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:43:51 +0000

A Fischer handled town stick made from a moulded resin mounted on a European beech wood shank and finished with a gilt collar. The ergonomically shaped handle is a rubberised so is soft to the touch and provides additional support for people with arthritic/painful hands. This item is available for either the right or the left hand and can be cut to the appropriate length for the intended user. An additional bell-shaped rubber ferrule will be provided for sufficient grip on hard surfaces.

Weight: 355 grams

Ferrule Diameter: 19mm

Shaped Maple Derby

hush — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:30:40 +0000

A smart town stick made from lightly scorched maple wood and finished with a gilt collar. The ergonomically shaped handle has been carved to fit more comfortably in the hand. Available for the left or the right hand, this walking stick both stylish and practical. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the intended user and will be finished with a bell-shaped rubber ferrule for sufficient grip on hard surfaces.

Weight: 360 grams

Ferrule Diameter: 19mm

Art Nouveau Nickel Derby

hush — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:59:05 +0000

An elegant derby handled town stick made with a nickel plated handle mounted on a lacquered beech wood shank. The smaller, decorative handle provides a comfortable grip on a walking stick often associated with evening use. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the intended user and will be finished with a bell-shaped rubber ferrule for sufficient grip on hard surfaces.

Weight: 265 grams

Ferrule Diameter: 16mm

Whangee Cane Fit-Up

hush — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:17:54 +0000

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

The City Umbrella with Pressed Leather Crook

hush — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:02:41 +0000

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 Leather Crook

hush — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:37:41 +0000

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

The Bedford Slim

hush — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:45:11 +0000

An Italian leather crook provides a practical and smart handle on this lightweight city umbrella. The leather is pressed to a more desirable texture. Made with our own frame, this umbrella is perfect for those wet commutes in the city. The Bedford Slim furls tightly to achieve an elegant look that is often associated with the gentleman of 1930s London.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 520 grams

The Holborn Slim

hush — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:22:31 +0000

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 James Smith & Sons frame this iconic umbrella is perfect for those wet commutes in the city. The Holborn Slim furls tightly to achieve an elegant look that is often associated with the gentleman of 1930’s London.

Length: 91cm (35.8”)

Canopy Diameter: 104cm (40.9”)

Weight: 500 grams