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Swaine

Whips, umbrellas and bridle-leather cases from a firm that has held a royal warrant continuously since 1798.

Home & craftTrading before 1900Royal Warrant

Swaine Adeney began making whips in 1750 and absorbed Brigg, the umbrella maker, and Herbert Johnson, the hatter. The umbrellas are still made by hand with a single-stem malacca or hickory shaft, which is what distinguishes them from every folding umbrella ever sold.

The leather is bridle hide and the cases are built to be repaired. Indiana Jones's hat came from Herbert Johnson.

Where
7 Piccadilly Arcade, SW1Y 6NH
Nearest station
Green Park · 4 min walk

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