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Description
A large acanthus leaf in 4mm steel, 100mm wide and 360mm tall, for newel posts, gate piers, estate gates and other statement ironwork. The leaf tapers from a broad base to a pointed tip, with deeply lobed, curling edges either side of a raised centre rib. From the side it sweeps forward in a gentle S-curve, so it stands out from the post or panel it is welded to. Each one weighs about 0.46 kg. The price shown is for one leaf.
Why choose this leaf
Statement size. At 360mm tall it is big enough to dress the base or top of a post, or to fill the centre of a large gate.
Classic acanthus detail. Deeply lobed edges and a curled tip give the look of a carved column capital.
Heavy 4mm steel. Strong enough to weld onto posts and gates without distorting, and stands up to knocks outdoors.
Use in sets. Four round a square post make a capital or foot; two facing each other frame a gate centre.
Where it is used
Staircase newel posts, gate piers and pillar caps, estate and driveway gate centrepieces, column capitals, large fireplaces and overmantels, and garden follies and gazebos.
Specifications
| What you get | One large acanthus leaf |
|---|---|
| Size | 100mm wide x 360mm tall |
| Thickness | 4mm |
| Detail | Deeply lobed edges, centre rib, tip curling forward |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Weight | About 0.46 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld along the back onto a post, pier or bar |
How many do you need?
| Use | Leaves |
|---|---|
| Foot or capital round a square newel or post | 4, one per face |
| Pair framing a gate centre bar | 2 |
| Both leaves of a pair of gates | 4 |
Is this the right leaf?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A large acanthus statement leaf | This leaf |
| A small acanthus scroll leaf for scrollwork | Acanthus scroll leaf 70 x 160mm |
| A cast ornate leaf on a stem | Ornate leaf 110 x 155mm |
| A thin maple leaf to shape by hand | Pressed maple leaf 190 x 195mm |
| Every leaf | All leaves |
Fitting and care
Offer the leaf up to the post or panel and mark where the back touches. Tack at the base and along the centre rib from behind, check the leaf sits square and level with the others in the set, then weld out. Leave the curled tip standing free.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Dry-brush antique gold or bronze over black to pick out the lobes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one leaf?
Yes, it is for one large acanthus leaf.
Can I flatten the curve?
A little, with heat. 4mm steel is stiff, so warm the leaf before easing the curve, or it may crack along the lobes.
Is it weldable?
Yes. It is mild steel and welds with MIG, TIG or stick.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw steel and will rust if left bare, so prime and paint it once it is welded on.
Ordering and delivery
Order online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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