Boston fern appeared in the late 1880’s and early 1890’s. It was seen predominantly in and around Melbourne, it was one of many designs featuring the Australian ferns in particular the tree fern, as it is seen in the Fishfern design.
The Birdsville design illustrates the sulphur crested cockatoo, this design originated around 1880 in and around the country towns and cities of NSW. It was registered by D&R Bradford on 3.12.1884
A magnificent verandah panel featuring the cockatoo was registered on 3.12.1884 as was the lacework, an example of this design can be seen in Picton NSW.
Bristol lace is a popular lacework design It looks as much at home on a heritage property as it does on a new style verandah. It is a very open style of lacework in comparison to other heavier style lace
The Calypso balustrade panel was originally manufactured by William Stephens Foundry ,cnr of Grant and Sturt Streets South Melbourne in 1865.This company manufactured a limited range of ironwork seen today on the terraces and cottages of Toorak and surrounding areas.
The Carnbrae Key Frieze is an old traditional style of lacework often seen with the unique Carnbrae Corner. This is a design often seen in metropolitan Adelaide
The Circle Balustrade Panel is a single sided sandcast panel dating back to the 1860 period. It was a common panel seen in most states of Australia manufactured by numerous foundries
Clover Key Frieze is a very popular design of lacework on new heritage properties. This design is seen on many original heritage properties dating back to the 1880 period.It has matching corners to compliment the graceous design.
Small Clover is a traditional old style lace suited to low verandahs. It looks at home on new style verandahs and equally at home on old heritage properties. It is a perfect match when used in conjunction with the large clover on a terrace
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