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Oak Umbrella Stand.
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Oak Umbrella Stand.

1920 - 1940
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A coopered oak oval unbrella stand in the form of a barrel with brass barrel hoops. There is an internal label -"BCM/OKETUB", a Monomark address, which was a 1930s-1950s British mail forwarding and registered address system. This specific address, BCM/OKETUB London W.C.1, is frequently found on small souvenir treen barrels fashioned from the wood of historic ships, most notably HMS Ganges. These and similar nautical memorabilia were made around the 1930s. They were typically made of wood, often sourced from old warships.

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Height
66cm (25.98")
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David Robinson Antiques has dated this Coopered Oak Umbrella Stand to the 1930s.

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A coopered oak oval unbrella stand in the form of a barrel with brass barrel hoops.
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There is an internal label -"BCM/OKETUB", a Monomark address, which was a 1930s-1950s British mail forwarding and registered address system.
David Robinson Antiques

This specific address, BCM/OKETUB London W.C.1, is frequently found on small souvenir treen barrels fashioned from the wood of historic ships, most notably HMS Ganges. These and similar nautical memorabilia were made around the 1930s. They were typically made of wood, often sourced from old warships.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Coopered Oak Umbrella Stand to the 1930s.

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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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A barrel-shaped coopered oak umbrella stand featuring riveted metal bands and a central top divider.
Oak Umbrella Stand.
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A barrel-shaped coopered oak umbrella stand featuring riveted metal bands and a central top divider.
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  • ObjectUmbrella Stands
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsCoopered staves, Riveted metal hoops, Barrel form, Internal divider
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in)

This Edwardian umbrella stand takes the form of an oval barrel constructed from vertical medium brown oak staves with coopered joinery. The piece incorporates riveted metal hoops running horizontally around the timber body, a central vertical divider across the top opening, and a maker label bearing the Monomark address BCM/OKETUB London W.C.1. Surface wear appears as minor scuffs on the wood, aged patina on the metal hardware, and natural grain variations across the staves. Standing 66 cm high, the piece occupies a compact footprint on the floor. Placement suits hallways, porches, or entrance halls beside the front door, where it holds walking sticks, canes, and umbrellas upright in domestic spaces. The nautical memorabilia design integrates well into traditional interiors, country house schemes, and period hallways seeking practical accessory storage. Daily use benefits from the sturdy timber construction and the divided interior compartments which separate wet walking aids.

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A coopered oak umbrella stand is a hallway container constructed using traditional barrel-making techniques, featuring staves of oak bound with metal hoops. Popular in British homes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces provided utilitarian storage for umbrellas and walking sticks.

These stands are built from angled wooden staves shaped to fit tightly together, supported by metal or brass bands secured with rivets. The interior frequently features a metal liner or wooden divider to separate sticks and collect residual water.

Authentic examples display natural patination on the oak staves, authentic oxidisation around the metal hoops, and hand-fitted joinery. Original copper or zinc removable drip trays inside the base are also indicative of period construction.

Position the stand in an entryway, porch, or beside a front door to introduce warmth and natural timber texture. It functions as practical storage for umbrellas, walking canes, or rolled architectural prints in a home office.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood grain. Ensure moisture inside the stand is dried promptly to prevent water damage to the oak interior.
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