GC Stained Glass Design

GC Stained Glass Design 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

A day of snagging.Not terribly exciting but needs must…
16/09/2024

A day of snagging.
Not terribly exciting but needs must…


This amazing vent opener.Fully restored & working.It’s stamped ‘ELSLEY’S’Elsley, Thomas & Co.London; manufacturer of met...
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

29/08/2024

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.


“You wouldn’t happen to have a short stubby 5/16th countersunk brass screw (16TPI) floating around in the bottom of your...
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.


Up on the roof & this seems as safe a place as any….Fantastic tiles too….
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

Various types of hinges from Wenham & Waters Interesting (to some)Install ...
25/07/2024

Various types of hinges from Wenham & Waters
Interesting (to some)

Install




Dismantling this vent frame/housingLead-Lighter Lara dealing with one of the often puzzle-like contraptions. Breaking it...
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.


My obsession with handles continues…I might pop back to this one tomorrow and ensure all the screws (slots) are actually...
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




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 p...
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
SW161EZ

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Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 3pm

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