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Oak Radiator
Covers
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Traditional
style meeting a contemporary need. |
Our
customer was looking for a method of covering radiators,
which was in keeping with the property, provided easy access
and which could be used as temporary seating.
The picture below illustrates the site of one of the radiators.
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A
number of alternatives were considered; finally it was decided
to use the idea of a simple early oak style chest which could
have many variations, but which nevertheless might be constructed
identically for each radiator. This has allowed each cover
to be unique in terms of decoration and size, but also provided
for a degree of economy, at least in the carcase work.
The
sketches below show two of the three final designs that have
been used. |
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Completed
radiator cover. (Click image for larger
view.)
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Detail
of carved top vents. |
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Detail
of carved top rail. |
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Large
oak radiator cover, woodwork completed and awaiting staining
and polishing. |
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Cover
stained and polished. |
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Cover
in position. The radiator now only requires a coat of black
paint. |
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Carved
detail of oak front panel. |
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Dragon
radiator cover for drawing room |
The detail
for this cover is based on the dragon moteif found on the
plaster work in the room and also on the family. |
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carved detail of dragon |
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the opposite end of the cover a grand grotesque based on an
original image found in Chinnery |
Finished
caving prior to assembly
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| Finished
grotesque carving in assemble cover. |
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Front
panel detail refers to the family members based on the symbolism
of the oak tree and its fruits. |
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Cover
in position. The owners have found that the covers have proved
very popular as occasional seating provided both warmth and
a view. |
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Top
view of cover showing vent arrangement |
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| CONTACT
Michael
Worth MA, New
House Farm, Lyonshall, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3JS.
Phone: Studio 01544
340444, Mobile 07770848725
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