Australian Lacework featuring Birds and Ferns

  Cast Iron Birds, Flowers and Ferns a feature of the Cast Iron of Yesteryear Many heritage designs of cast iron lacework and balustrade had a range of interesting features carved into them ,including  birds flowers and ferns Boston fern appeared in the late 1880’s and early 1890’s. It was seen predominantly in and around Melbourne,…

The charm and elegance of a Victorian Lion Post Fence

The charm and elegance of  a Victorian Lion Post Fence. A large range of Victorian Post Caps  and Federation post capitals including the Angelina Post cap and the Nicolina Post cap are now available to enhance that elegant  federation style fence post or gatepost. The traditional Victorian gatepost is commonly referred to as a lion…

Restoration of Lacework on a Heritage Property

 Restoration of Lacework on a Heritage Property Lacework and balustrade on heritage verandas can be restored using iron lacework, aluminium lacework and lace restoration  products. Original heritage cast iron lacework can be reproduced in both small and large quantities to suit specific requirements. The new castings in aluminium or iron will look almost identical to…

Cast Iron Restoration of Heritage Properties in Australia

  Lacework on heritage verandas can be restored using iron lacework, aluminium lacework and lace balustrade products. Original heritage cast iron lacework can be reproduced in both small and large quantities to suit specific requirements. The new castings in aluminium or iron will look almost identical to the original castings. Lace balustrade panels can also…

How Do I Get the Lacework Look on my Victorian Cottage?

 Some options to consider when you attempt to get that lacework look on your Victorian Cottage Imitate similar properties in the area. Use materials to match existing features, such as authentic timber boards, lacework and lace balustrades. Ensure adequate under-floor ventilation. Remove later additions such as aluminium windows, replace with traditionally sized timber ones. Avoid…

Lacework reproduction

Original replica castings from the bygone years can be reborn with a reproductive service to reproduce those old castings. High quality reproduction castings combined with a range of zinc coated cast iron lacework, designs are available . These high quality reproductive castings are  manufactured in low maintenance, non-rust aluminium, superbly finished in a large range of baked polyester powder coating…

Lion Posts – Post Capitals

Chatterton Lacework release the all new Lion Post Post capital. It is made to fit a post measuring 230x 230mm. It is 485mm high including a spear head measuring 320mm. This is one of the new post capitals manufactured by Chatterton Lacework. This capital matches the original Victorian lion post and is available in a…