This week’s project: a couple of sets of strap hinges. The ends are done in a pattern known as Bean, as in lima beans which they are supposed to resemble. This style was common in the early 1800s, particularly on interior door handles (known as Suffolk latches). One set is 21″ x 1 1/2″ , the other is 20 . . . → Read More: Old timey Strap Hinges 
My wife, Nina, will be offering a tour of her garden July 24th. Although the focus will be on the charming plants and the interesting combinations of texture and colour, the metalwork will also be on display. This is a fairly new garden of three years effort. We’ve used metal structures to give it some height and to direct some . . . → Read More: Garden Tour |
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