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Pierre Vaux Wooden Crook

hush — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:15:25 +0000

Pierre Vaux has been manufacturing umbrellas in France since 1920. This sturdy steel-framed folding umbrella is both convenient and reliable, finished with a smart willow crook handle, rather than the maple one in the photo. Automatically opened by pressing a button on the handle, this umbrella is simple to close and folds away into a protective case when not in use.

Length: 44cm (17.3”)

Canopy Diameter: 97 cm (38.2”)

Weight: 500 grams

Due to a change of materials used, this umbrella will arrive with a handle that is different to that seen in the photo and will have a small name plate pinned to the handle with ‘Pierre Vaux’ embossed on it. Please call us should you wish to discuss before placing an order.

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

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

The City Umbrella with Carved Jaguar Handle

hush — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:52:18 +0000

The jaguar is the third-largest feline in the world after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Americas. A common fixture in the mythology of many native cultures in South America, usually being portrayed as the creature that gave humans the power over fire. The Jaguar head handle that adorns this substantial umbrella is hand carved from beech wood and makes this umbrella an eye catching accessory. 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

The City Umbrella with Malacca Cane Crook

hush — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:49:57 +0000

Malacca cane has been used in the craft of umbrella and walking stick making for hundreds of years. Named after the Malaysian port that it was traditionally exported from, this smooth grass is often left with a distinguished mottled pattern from the mud that splashes onto the cane during the monsoon season.

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