Traditional Heritage Balustrade

Re Open Jan 11 Heritage balustrade is now manufactured in non rust aluminium. The castings are identical to the original designs. They are approximately 500mm wide with DIY fixing lugs for easy installation. For added stability support legs and feet to go under the bottom rail are available. Aluminium Bread Loaf handrail combined with a…

DIY Heritage Balustrade and Lacework

With the popularity of Heritage Restoration numerous classic designs of both lacework and balustrade are now available. Many of these designs are exact replicas of original 1860 designs approved by the Heritage Department at your local shire in conjunction with the National Trust. These designs are suitable for the Home Handyman. They are easy to…

Decorative Cast Iron

The early decorative cast iron of Melbourne was made in Great Britain.Imported balustrades were to be seen on some of the early Bluestone Houses.These balustrades continued in diminishing quantities throughout the Cast Iron period of 1850.Locally made cast iron castings were being manufactured in Melbourne in 1856 by at least five cast cast iron foundries.The…

We are open

COVID 19 UPDATE As youre aware,Stage 4 Restrictions have been implemented across metropolitan Melbourne.We would like to reach out and assure you that Chatterton Lacework is able to remain open for business.We will be operating under the necessary COVID safe practices over the next 6 weeks and unprecedented months.Your support is much appreciated. Please dont…

Heritage Lacework can restore a property

Heritage Lacework can restore a property to its former elegance. A perfect example is the  Small Clover. This lace can improve any verandah to add that little touch of a classic heritage masterpiece. The Small Clover lace is easy to install and is available in a large range of powdercoat colours