Special products: Conical Flask

Apart from the Tantalus, there is another special product within the Drinks Cabinet section. It is the Conical Flask.

Handmade in England in bridle butt leather, the conical flask consists of a leather case lined in suede and a conical drinking glass flask which fits inside it. 

Designed to be attached to the saddle, it can be opened easily with one hand using a thumb whilst still holding on to the reins with the other. 

Don't you think it's a perfect idea for a perfect product?

Preview of the season: Drinks Cabinets

Conical Flask

Drinks Cabinet

Do you like them? They are two iconic pieces of Hardy&Parsons; the Conical Flask and the Drinks Cabinet. You can find more information about them here and more detailed photos on our Pinterest profile. 

SHOWCASE IRELAND 2013

This year we've been traveling around Europe from fair to fair. We've already told you about our experiences in IWA and BETA, but there are some more... We also have been in SHOWCASE IRELAND 2013. 

Showcase is Ireland's Creative Expo, now in its 38th year. It's the chance to stock up on unique, designed products in fashion, knitwear, crafts, gifts and home accessories that will give the competitive edge. 

If you missed this event, we hope to see you next year!

Special products: Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus

Do you remember the post where we talked about the Quick Release Belts as some of our special products?

Well, today we’d like to show you another special Hardy&Parsons' product: the Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus.

Why Tantalus? In Greek mythology the name Tantalus is linked to something highly desirable yet always just out of that person's reach and was adopted as a term to describe a particular drinks cabinet.

The classic combination of English oak and bridle leather blend together superbly in these beautiful drinks cases which are built by hand in our workshops.

Craftsmen work to exacting standards, moulding best leather around the solid oak sided and lined cabinet prior to hand stitching the seams and handles.

Solid brass locks, gun case corners and handle plates are then fitted with every screw individually tightened and aligned by hand before lining out with bridle leather in the fold up table and pigskin suede interiors.

A set of eight numbered pewter tumblers for place drawing or simple recognition are included together with the facility to hold three bottles, (for example two standard spirit or wine, plus champagne) and four small mixers.

It is the ideal piece for many occasions! Find them here!

Welcome Spring!

Despite the weather, which is not helping... Spring has officially begun! And there is an activity that all countryside lovers (and those who live in the city and enjoy the green parks) like to do: picnicing!!! Spend the day lying on the grass, picking flowers, sunbathing, eating and drinking. 

Hardy&Parsons has one special product to make the best of these days: the Drinks Cabinet.

The classic combination of English oak and bridle leather blend together superbly in these beautiful drinks cases which are built by hand in our workshops. Craftsmen work to exacting standards, molding best leather around the solid oak sided and lined cabinet prior to hand stitching the seams and handles. Solid brass locks, gun case corners and handle plates are then fitted with every screw individually tightened and aligned by hand before lining out with bridle leather in the fold up table and pigskin suede interiors. Completed by a set of eight numbered pewter tumblers for place drawing or simple recognition and the facility to hold three bottles, (for example two standard spirit or wine, plus champagne) and four small mixers.

Just choose one of the best parks in London and spend the weekend picnicing with this beautiful accessory. 

Richmond Park is a beautiful National Nature Reserve in south-west London. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it was created by Charles I in 1634 as a deer park and now has over 600 red and fallow deer.

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, and one of the most popular Royal Parks, famous for its Speakers' Corner.

Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate.

Enjoy the Spring!