At Norgrove we undertake the repair and rebuilding of all early periods of glasswork, with attention to the replacement ...
At Norgrove we undertake the repair and rebuilding of all early periods of glasswork, with attention to the replacement of glass only where necessary, with second-hand, or more usually, new handmade mouthblown glasses to match originals. We specialize in the repair of painted and stained glass damaged by accident or vandalism. Our blacksmith will repair existing ferramenta and casements, make facsimiles in wrought iron or stainless steel, and make subtle window guards in stainless steel, powder coated matt black, to protect important glass. We have a close relationship with one of the finest producers of handmade glass in Europe, and have in the recent past manufactured hand made glass to replicate broad glass of the mid 17th C for the National Trust.
Much of our work is the care and restoration of plain glazing, from the 16th C to the 19th C. In this we follow the SPAB philosophy. Leatharby architectural and craft students visit our workshops as part of their courses. We are glaziers to Warwick Castle, Lichfield and Hereford Cathedrals, Compton Wynyates and others. The National Trust and Landmark Trusts are perhaps our largest secular clients. We are approved by English Heritage for the conservation of both plain and early, painted glass, - we are also pleased to offer designs for newly - commissioned stained glass windows. These are designed, painted and fired completely in our own workshops.
We are a small firm, comprising six tradesmen, of whom three are glass painters, with the flexibility and specialist knowledge to provide the product and service historic buildings merit. We have worked on properties for the most sensitive of clients - our personnel have been, and are, vetted for any potentially delicate situation.
We can advise you at any time, without obligation, please feel free to ask.
