The Ideal Birthday Gift for a Man
The ideal birthday gift for a man is one he will use often and keep: a handmade English umbrella. For a significant birthday, choose The London Umbrella, cut from one continuous length of English chestnut. For a smaller budget, The Classic Umbrella in black or navy is the traditional choice.
Birthday umbrellas by age
- 30th or 40th birthday: The Classic Umbrella in black, navy or racing green, or the Telescopic Umbrella for a man who commutes or travels.
- 50th, 60th or 70th birthday: The London Umbrella, our finest, made from a single length of English wood.
- A father or grandfather: The London Umbrella in black or dark green.
Why a handmade English umbrella makes a good gift
- It is used on every grey morning, so the giver is remembered often.
- Every Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London using traditional techniques, in small batches in a traditional London workshop.
- All our wood is English, from sustainable forests. The canopy is Japanese-engineered fabric.
- Each umbrella is individually finished by a craftsman and Rain Tested In England™.
- Bucklesbury's umbrella-making heritage dates back to 1805.
Which Bucklesbury umbrella to choose
- The London Umbrella (from £255): handle and shaft cut from one continuous length of English wood, with no joint. Chestnut for him, maple in the ladies' version. Our finest umbrella and the most special gift.
- The Classic Umbrella (from £175): a solid English beechwood shaft and a polished wooden crook, in a wide range of colours.
- The Telescopic Umbrella (from £135): folds to 45 cm, opens automatically, and fits a bag or briefcase.
Presentation and delivery
Every umbrella is dispatched in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box, ready to give, so you can send it straight to the person you are giving it to. Delivery is free in the UK and sent worldwide by DHL Express, with prices shown in your local currency. For Christmas, order by 16 December for the UK, 11 December for Europe, 10 December for the USA and Canada and 3 December for the rest of the world. See delivery and returns.
Questions
What is a good birthday present for a man?
A handmade English umbrella is a good birthday present for a man: practical, personal and used every week. The London Umbrella is the most special choice.
What should I buy for a man's 50th birthday?
For a 50th birthday, The London Umbrella, whose handle and shaft are cut from one continuous length of English chestnut, is a gift to mark the occasion.
Can you send a birthday present directly to him?
Yes. Enter his address at checkout. Every umbrella arrives in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box.
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Every Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London using traditional techniques and individually finished by a craftsman.