The umbrella, cane, riding crop and miscellaneous accessories Appreciation thread

amerikajinda · Jun 29, 2008

Originally Posted by JayJay

amerika, I like the canopy. From what I can see it seems to have a very nice design. What's the canopy made out of?
The canopy is made of silky material like that used for the finest ties... http://www.european-umbrellas.com/handmade/handmade.php

amerikajinda · Jun 29, 2008

Oertel Handmade Mother-of-Pearl http://www.european-umbrellas.com/luxury/luxury.php

Brad · Jun 30, 2008

The MOP handle looks like a disco ball.

DocHolliday · Jun 30, 2008

Originally Posted by Brad

The MOP handle looks like a disco ball.

Bizarro umbrella. Me keep you wet!

Coho · Jun 30, 2008

Does anyone here own an Oertel? Where is it made? I've asked this on the other umbrella thread and got no answers so hopefully someone comes across this one. I got to say, that MOP Oertel is a bit much .Looks like a marital aid.

WestIndianArchie · Jun 30, 2008

I was just looking for an umbrella today.

I thought this was cool

http://www.uniquejapan.com/productvi...17703&spid=102

crazyquik · Jun 30, 2008

Are there places in America that can change the handles on your umbrellas? Like, if you owned one and wanted a wangee or silver handle, who does that?

Coho · Jun 30, 2008

It looks well made...not sure about the printed dragon though.

Originally Posted by WestIndianArchie

I was just looking for an umbrella today.

I thought this was cool

http://www.uniquejapan.com/productvi...17703&spid=102

Coho · Jun 30, 2008

Doc, Which house is this from? Such a classy top to look up to. This is Appreciation at its very best.

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JayJay · Jun 30, 2008

Originally Posted by Brad

The MOP handle looks like a disco ball.
+1.

DocHolliday · Jun 30, 2008

Originally Posted by crazyquik

Are there places in America that can change the handles on your umbrellas? Like, if you owned one and wanted a wangee or silver handle, who does that?

It seems like any after-market work gets referred to Gilbert Stuart, in New York City. I'm not sure if he does handle replacement, but it might be worth a call. He'd be able to direct you to the proper place, if he doesn't (and if such a place exists). Short of that, you might try contacting the manufacturer, but if the manufacturer is overseas, it might be as economical to consider the purchase of a new umbrella.

Originally Posted by Coho

Doc,

Which house is this from? Such a classy top to look up to. This is Appreciation at its very best.

That's a closeup of the Peerless.

Holdfast · Jun 30, 2008

Originally Posted by robin

For you gents with the pretty umbrellas, how well do they hold up to wind? (like Seattle wind)

I don't know Seattle, but they stand up to UK breezes with much more firmness than cheaper brollys do.

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Man, some great stuff showing up in this thread. I'm digging all the pics. Nice to see your Smith, HF -- seems like photos of those are a rare commodity.

Glad to have added to the virtual database then!

With the discussion of silk v. nylon in the other umbrella thread, I thought it might be nice to see the view from beneath three different canopies.

Great pics - the silk looks beautiful. Does it really sound different when it rains?

Originally Posted by yfyf

This may sound like blasphemy but aren't the nice umbrellas also very heavy?

I can't say I've noticed any difference, to be honest.

Also, the curved handle umbrellas are a million times more practical. There have been innumerable times when I had to juggle things in my hands and it was so much more practical to be able to hook it onto my arm for a minute.

Very good point, I agree!

Originally Posted by Aluan

Do you think it's possible to actually fly in a strong wind with the right umbrella, like Mary Poppins? Not that anyone would want to on purpose, but I'm kind of worried about it happening and where I might end up.

I now want this to happen...

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

Oertel Handmade Mother-of-Pearl

Tony Manero called. He wants his umbrella back...

(if he doesn't take it, I would though!)

RJman · Jun 30, 2008

The MOP handle looks really delicate -- I can't imagine it would last very long without panels chipping or coming off.

My full-size Brigg travel umbrella is fairly light, as are the solid stick ones I've handled. The metal-tubed golf umbrellas are quite heavy, though.

denning · Jun 30, 2008

Is there any difference in shape between the Brigg golf umbrellas and their normal umbrellas?

JayJay · Jun 30, 2008

Originally Posted by RJman

My full-size Brigg travel umbrella is fairly light, as are the solid stick ones I've handled. The metal-tubed golf umbrellas are quite heavy, though.

RJman, is your travel Brigg the three-piece screw on version? If so, how do you like it?

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