Banwell Cast Iron Balustrade manufactured in non rust Aluminium

Many Iron lace designs were registered when the Commonwealth Design Act became effective in 1907.This design is one of many registered, however these registrations were incomplete due to many complications including defects in the many state registers and  poor images and drawings that were submitted. Many designs manufactured today, which have been modified have never been…

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…

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…

Chatterton Lacework Wrought Iron

Cast iron balustrade.Cast Iron Lacework.Cast Iron Verandah Posts.These are just some of the cast iron architectural products found on heritage properties. Verandahs on heritage properties are easily restored with the many iron lacework, aluminium lacework and lace balustrade products on the market today. Its interesting to note the attitude towards aluminium replicas of lacework or…

Australian Heritage Hotels

Welcome to The Revival of Australian Nineteenth Century Architecture Today the revivals of Australian nineteenth-century architecture are well and truly revived. The outrageous and delightful excesses of boom style terraces have been restored, often in the colours of the Victorian – era palette and, behind their century old facades, many have been renovated for modern…

The Revival of Australian Heritage Lacework

Lacework Balustrade and Lacework Registrations in Brisbane, North Queensland, Townsville, Maryborough, and Rockhampton Seventy two Lacework Designs were registered in Queensland. Many of these designs were the same or similar to those registered in New South Wales. The designs registered can be seen in Brisbane and North Queensland including Townsville, Maryborough and Rockhampton. Many designs were…