Wooden Busks
Wooden Busk
High quality single piece busks now made in the UK by a local craftsman.
We are delighted to have found someone to hand craft our wooden busks for us.
They are now available in a variety of sizes and can be custom made on request. Tapered and straoght busks available.
We have had one busk made specifically for the Past Patterns 1830-1840 Stays pattern PP001, this one has straight sides and measures 18" x 1-7/8" x 3/16".
Our new wooden busk are made of beautiful, pale, sustainable beech wood. The pale finish means that they will not show through the palest of fabrics.
Our wooden busks have received no treatments so there is no danger of residues marking precious fabrics.
These are correct for the period 1500-1840 and are inserted into a pocket at the front of a corset or stays.
These have virtually no flex so form a stiff, straight
front profile.
We also stock the Mantua Maker Wooden busks which have a varnished finish and come with an explanatory leafelt so are slightly more expensive. These are tapered and measure approximately 355mm (14")long, 40mm (1.5") at the widest end and 25mm (1") at the narrow end.
Specification:
NB. These busks are individually hand made so all dimensions can vary slightly.
Please mail us if you have specific requirements.
HANDMADE BUSKS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, MANTUA MAKER BUSKS ONLY AT THE MOMENT.