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Snakewood Umbrella - Black

Snakewood Umbrella - Black

£3,200

Renowned for its reptile-like grain, this reddish-brown wood is striking, with each piece displaying an inimitable pattern. Paired with a silk canopy.

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Renowned for its reptile-like grain, this reddish-brown wood is striking, with each piece displaying an inimitable pattern. Paired with a silk canopy.

Details & Size

  • Handcrafted from Snakewood piratinera guianensis
  • 100% silk canopy
  • 10 panels
  • Silver-plated collar
  • Harvested in South America aged between 40- 60 years
  • Reddish-brown base adorned with dark streaks or spots reminiscent of reptile scales
  • Hardwood
  • Frame of high tensile strength
  • Custom ferrule
  • Protective sleeve
  • Umbrella Size: 27" / 68.6cm
  • Walking Length: 38" / 96.5cm
  • Canopy: 42.5" / 107.9cm
  • Weight: 0.8kg
  • This item is not available for monogramming

Care

Shake from side to side to remove the water. Never roll the umbrella when it is wet, let the umbrella dry open. Never leave the umbrella close to a heat source.

For the handle and frame, wipe with a damp cloth and use a wood polish or conditioning oil to maintain its natural shine and texture.

SHIPPING & LEAD TIMES

We ship worldwide.

Delivery costs are calculated based on the weight of the product and the destination country.

Delivery typically takes 2 - 4 working days within the UK and 3 - 5 working days internationally, subject to customs clearance. For orders outside the UK, prices are exclusive of VAT, customs duties, and local taxes. These are the customer’s responsibility upon delivery. We are not liable for any import taxes or duties.

Did you know

Snakewood, with its rare serpent-like markings, held a special place in European history, particularly in 17th and 18th-century England. Imported in small quantities from South America, it was considered a exceptional wood reserved for the elite.

  • ONE OF A KIND

  • OVER 200 YEARS OF SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

  • HAND STITCHED CANOPY

  • ESTABLISHED IN 1889