FOX UMBRELLAS KEEPING YOU DRY SINCE Hand Made in England

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1 FOX UMBRELLAS KEEPING YOU DRY SINCE 1868 Hand Made in England

In 1868, during the reign of Queen Victoria, Mr Thomas Fox opened a shop in the City of London, making and selling the most finely crafted whalebone framed, silk umbrellas.

By replacing the traditional whalebone frame of the umbrella with the new steel frame, Fox created a unique, stronger and lighter umbrella. And so the modern umbrella was born.

2 In 1868, during the reign of Queen Victoria, Mr Thomas Fox opened a shop in the City of London, making and selling the most finely crafted whalebone framed, silk umbrellas. In the 1880s a major change in the manufacturing process took place with the introduction of a stainless steel umbrella mechanism, invented by a Mr Samuel Fox (no relation). By replacing the traditional whalebone frame of the umbrella with the new steel frame, Fox created a unique, stronger and lighter umbrella. And so the modern umbrella was born. As a result over the next few decades the company grew in status and reputation, and by the 1930s had started to export to Japan, USA and other overseas markets. Among the many milestones in their illustrious history (which includes making umbrellas for some of the most prestigious stores and individuals around the world; including Royalty, Presidents and Prime Ministers) is the first nylon umbrella. This was developed during their work making parachute flares in the Second World War. The fabric used was a new invention called nylon. Realising the advantages of using nylon instead of silk, they introduced the first nylon covered umbrella in 1947 at the "Britain Can Make It" Exhibition at Crystal Palace, in London. Since those days the company has built a reputation for excellence, skill and superb craftsmanship, and today the quality and attention to detail are still the hallmark of a Fox Umbrella. The process of making Fox Umbrellas has changed very little, as to obtain the high quality that we require, it is still necessary to rely on the skill of hand-workers rather than machines. Fox Umbrellas, with its history and globally renowned reputation for excellence, still exists today, albeit with a change of name to Fox Umbrellas Ltd. This catalogue gives a small selection of the choice we have to offer in our products, but for further information on individual and own label requirements, an , telephone call or alternatively a visit to our factory/showroom will always receive our warm and personal attention. Fox Umbrellas Ltd Umbrella Manufacturers 240a Wickham Road Shirley, Croydon, Surrey CR0 8BJ England THE WORLD S FINEST UMBRELLAS HAND MADE IN ENGLAND Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) sales@foxumbrellas.com Website: STR Design & Print

3 Gents 10 Rib Automatic Frames Gents 8 Rib Manual Frames GA1 Black Hardwood Automatic GA2 Malacca Automatic GM1 Light Grained GM1 Light Brown GM1 Dark Grained GM1 Dark Brown GM2 Malacca GM3 Whanghee 1

Light Grained GT2 Medium Gloss GT1 Dark Brown GT1 Light

4 Gents Tube Frames GT3 Malacca GT1 Hardwood Handles GT2 Best Assorted Maple Handles GT1 Dark Grained GT2 Medium Matt GT1 Light Grained GT2 Medium Gloss GT1 Dark Brown GT1 Light Brown GT2 Dark Matt GT2 Dark Gloss GT2 Black Matt GT2 Black Gloss 2

5 Gents Tube Frames GT9 Whanghee GT16 Scorched Whanghee GT6 Stitching Colours GT6 Leather Contrast Stitch GT7 Leather Crocodile Print GT5 Leather GT13 Twistwood and Leather GT5 Leather GT17 Black Cutty Wood GT8 Ash GT17 Brown Cutty Wood GT8 Chestnut GT18 Single Horn Inset GT10 Hazel GT18 Double Horn Inset GT11 Bark Chestnut GT18 Double & Single Horn Inset Details 3

6 Gents Tube Frames GT29 Nickel Finish Animal Heads GT19 Brown Finish Animal Heads Bulldog Fox Doberman Bulldog Spaniel Duck Wolfhound Greyhound Rabbit Elephant Horse 4

Exclusive Handmade Handles GT20 Malacca Rolled Gold Nose & Tip Cup WL11 Ladies Silver Crook Black Beech Stem with Silver Swedge WL12 Ladies Silver Whanghee Black Beech Stem

Gold Regal Fitting GT23 Silver Plated Lady/Snake GS11 Silver Crutch with Silver Collar Made on a Black Beech Stick GS11 Silver Crook with Silver Collar Made on a Black Beech

7 Exclusive Handmade Handles GT20 Malacca Rolled Gold Nose & Tip Cup WL11 Ladies Silver Crook Black Beech Stem with Silver Swedge WL12 Ladies Silver Whanghee Black Beech Stem Silver Swedge GT23 Silver Plated Lady/Snake Detail GT28 Silver Crutch Black Beech Stem Silver Tip Cup GT28 Silver Crook Black Beech Stem Silver Tip Cup GT30 Malacca Rolled Gold Regal Fitting GT23 Silver Plated Lady/Snake GS11 Silver Crutch with Silver Collar Made on a Black Beech Stick GS11 Silver Crook with Silver Collar Made on a Black Beech Stick GT22 Malacca Silver Apron Nose & Tip Cup GT23 Silver Plated Greyhound GT27 Nickel Crutch GT27 Nickel Crook GT21 Malacca Rolled Gold Apron Nose & Tip Cup GT23 Silver Plated Horse 5

8 Gents Solids Handle and Stick in One Piece RS2 Bark Chestnut RS11 Ash Knob RS11 Hazel Knob RS3 Polished Chestnut RS12 Congo RS1 Ash RS13 Hazel Crook 6

RS15 Scorched Maple Stag Horn Nose Gents Solids

Silver Collar RS7GC Polished Cherrywood Rolled Gold

9 RS15 Scorched Maple Stag Horn Nose Gents Solids Handle and Stick in One Piece RS4SC Black Maple Silver Collar RS7GC Polished Cherrywood Rolled Gold Collar RS5 Scorched Maple RS6 Hickory RS16 Scorched Maple M.O.P. Inlaid RS8 Oak RS14 Scorched Maple Horn Insert RS17 Real Rosewood Solid RS14 & RS16 Insert Details 7

Umbrellas Made on Sticks GS8 Malacca Racing Umbrella Fitted

Leather with Tip Cup GS5GC Calma Rolled Gold Collar GS6TC Malacca

Collar GS7SWTC Scorched Whanghee with Tip Cup GS7SC Whanghee

10 Umbrellas Made on Sticks GS8 Malacca Racing Umbrella Fitted Rolled Gold Pencil and Collar GS8 Pencil Detail GS3TC Black Leather with Tip Cup GS5GC Calma Rolled Gold Collar GS6TC Malacca with Tip Cup GS9GC Malacca Invisible Join Stick Rolled Gold Collar GS7SWTC Scorched Whanghee with Tip Cup GS7SC Whanghee Silver Collar GS1 Maple GS1 Malacca GS13 Whanghee Invisible Join Stick GS2 Whanghee 8

11 RGS4TC Black Leather with Gilt Tip Cup Ladies and Gents Umbrellas 24 Frames made on Sticks WLS3 Medium Gloss RGS1 Dark Gloss WLS3 Medium Matt RGS1TC Dark Matt with Nickel Tip Cup WLS4 Malacca RGS2NC Malacca with Nickel Collar WLS5 Whanghee RGS3 Whanghee 9

12 Packable Umbrellas GT4 Malacca Handle and Tip Cup made on a Tube GS4 Malacca Handle and Tip Cup made on a Stick GS4GC Malacca Handle Rolled Gold Collar made on a Stick SP3P Short Malacca made on a Tube Handle Only Unscrews on a Chain GS4 Chain Detail 10

13 Exotic Woods for Umbrellas Ebony made into an Umbrella Horn Ferrules Macassar Ebony Cocobolo Rosewood Olive Tulip 11

14 10 Rib Telescopic Umbrellas TEL 4 Whanghee Crook TEL 1 Black Maple Crook TEL 1 Brown Maple Crook TEL 3 Malacca Crook TEL 5 Brown Wood Crook Automatic TEL 2 Black Maple Straight Handle TEL 2 Brown Maple Straight Handle 12

15 Ladies Deep Frill Red Beige Ivory White Black WL9 Slim Leather Navy Lilac Pink 13

16 Ladies WL1 Slim Leather WL1 Slim Leather WL6N Stout Leather Rolled Gold Nose WL6 Stout Leather WL7TC Malacca Rolled Gold Tip Cup WL2 Medium Brown Maple Crook WL4 Whanghee WL3 Malacca WL13 Nickel Crook Twist WL8GC Stout Leather Crocodile Print Rolled Gold collar 14

17 Ladies WLS2 Hickory Solid, Handle and Stick in one piece WLS1 Maple Solid, Handle and Stick in one piece SP3 Short Malacca SP4TC Short Malacca Rolled Gold Tip Cup SP2 Short Whanghee SP1 Trumpet Leather 15

Collar 27 Frame G3 Chestnut Crook 27 Frame G7 Stout Black Leather

18 Golf Double Rib Frames G1 Turned Polished 30 Frame G4 Lacquered 30 Frame G2 Straight Chestnut 30 Frame G3NC Chestnut Crook Nickel Collar 27 Frame G3 Chestnut Crook 27 Frame G7 Stout Black Leather Crook 27 Frame G3 Chestnut Crook 27 Frame Tartan 16 G4 Handle colours

Colour range for Ladies and Gents Umbrellas White 000

545 Ala Blue 565 Black Watch Tartan Black 099 French

Ivory 610 Pink 310 Beige 624 Buchanan Tartan Red 350

Dress Gordon Tartan Aubergene 480 Dark Green 790 Stewart

19 Colour range for Ladies and Gents Umbrellas White 000 Pale Blue 520 Light Grey 025 Dark Grey 070 Royal Blue 545 Ala Blue 565 Black Watch Tartan Black 099 French Navy 588 Yellow 120 Navy 598 Colquhoun Tartan Orange 220 Ivory 610 Pink 310 Beige 624 Buchanan Tartan Red 350 Brown 697 Bordo 390 Lilac 460 Emerald 713 Ardea 778 Dress Gordon Tartan Aubergene 480 Dark Green 790 Stewart Tartan NOTE: Due to the limitations of the printing process these colours are a guide only. Special colours available to order. Minimum quantities apply. Please call for further details. 17

20 G3 27" Golf RS13 Hazel Solid WL8GC Stout Leather Crocodile Print Rolled Gold collar 18

21 Seat Sticks H5LC Aintree Large Leather Seat H3LC Cheltenham Leather Seat H4LC Cheltenham Adjustable Leather Seat H8S Sandringham Simulated Leather Seat H35 Hill Rest Leather Seat HO1 Goodwood HO1LC Goodwood Leather Handle H25 Field Tripod Leather Seat 19

Walking Sticks DWS1SC Black Maple Crook Siler Collar NWS1 Ash Crook DWS2 Scorched Maple Crook NWS4 Bark Chestnut Crook DWS6GC Hickory Crook Rolled Gold Collar NWS3 Chestnut Crook

22 Walking Sticks DWS1SC Black Maple Crook Siler Collar NWS1 Ash Crook DWS2 Scorched Maple Crook NWS4 Bark Chestnut Crook DWS6GC Hickory Crook Rolled Gold Collar NWS3 Chestnut Crook DWS8 Oak Crook NWS6 Hazel Crook DWS4 Brown Maple Crutch NWS8 Congo Crook DWS5 Imitation Rosewood Maple Crutch NWS2 Ash Knob DWS3NC Black Maple Crutch Nickel Collar NWS7 Hazel Knob 20

Walking Sticks FWS1 Brown Finish Bulldog Bulldog FWS2 Nickel Finish (also available in Brown Finish) Horse FWS3 Imitation Onyx Ball Top Elephant FWS4 Imitation Ivory Ball Top Hunt Dog FWS5

23 Walking Sticks FWS1 Brown Finish Bulldog Bulldog FWS2 Nickel Finish (also available in Brown Finish) Horse FWS3 Imitation Onyx Ball Top Elephant FWS4 Imitation Ivory Ball Top Hunt Dog FWS5 Fluted Imitation Ivory Top FWS6 Imitation Horn Pear Top Horse Crutch EWS4 Fancy Silver Pear Top Fish EWS3 Silver Top Rabbit Duck EWS1 Nickel Crook Greyhound EWS1 Nickel Crutch Fox Putter 21

24 Fox Umbrellas Ltd 240a Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8BJ England Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

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