16/09/2024
A day of snagging.
Not terribly exciting but needs must…
GC Stained Glass Design
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Repair, Restoration, Conservation & Commision of Stained Glass windows and lead-light panels. Danny Decourtelle and Gordon Chilvers.
Stained Glass/Lead & Light Specialists
Traditional methods of glass cutting & lead work by hand
A beautiful & unique feature in any home, office or workspace
Contemporary and traditional design
We are happy to discuss any style with you
A bespoke design service to suit your need
Email [email protected]
Repairs, Restorations & Commisions all undertaken
16/09/2024
07/09/2024
This amazing vent opener.
Fully restored & working.
It’s stamped ‘ELSLEY’S’
Elsley, Thomas & Co.
London; manufacturer of metalwork (fl.1882-1916)
London Post Office Directories listed Thomas Elsley, art metal worker, patent lock makers and wholesale ironmonger, at 32 & 38 Great Portland Street, 19 Little Portland Street and 30 Great Titchfield Street in 1882.
32 Great Portland Street, 26 Little Portland Street & 26 Great Titchfield Street in 1891.
Thomas Elsley & Co., cabinet ironfounders & lock makers, at 20, 22, 26, 28 & 30 Great Titchfield Street (1902).
The firm produced much of C. F. A. Voysey’s metalwork at its foundry.
Elsley’s metalwork was included in various Arts & Crafts Exhibitions, London, 1890-1916.
07/09/2024
Attention to detail
03/09/2024
Hello
This is an interesting little vent (despite being fiddly & annoying to dismantle/strip back)
Fully restored and installed by both Leadlighter Lara & Leadlighter Maccah.
Those metal strips attached to the side pieces are sprung. This means when the vent is opened is doesn’t slam into position & can even be held open half way.
Clever little Victorians.
22/08/2024
“You wouldn’t happen to have a short stubby 5/16th countersunk brass screw (16TPI) floating around in the bottom of your bag would you?”
“Will this do….?”
Nice.
22/08/2024
Up on the roof & this seems as safe a place as any….
Fantastic tiles too….
16/08/2024
Leadlighter Lara pinning the panel into the timber frame (copper tacks) after the woodwork guys have done their bit.We can follow the process through from start to finish including:Assessment Removal Restore/conserveRe-install Particular attention to the finish@larapreiti
25/07/2024
Various types of hinges from Wenham & Waters
Interesting (to some)
Install
25/07/2024
Dismantling this vent frame/housing
Lead-Lighter Lara dealing with one of the often puzzle-like contraptions.
Breaking it down to its component parts ready for restoration before we even think about putting the leadlight back in.
16/07/2024
My obsession with handles continues…
I might pop back to this one tomorrow and ensure all the screws (slots) are actually in line with each other
Install
Lead-Lighter Maccah on the tools
15/07/2024
Look at these ‘copper ties’.
I saved these & kept them to one side when I first took it all apart.
Here they are back in place, I love ‘em.
Easily pleased am I…
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104 The High, Streatham High Road
London
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10:30am - 3pm |