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Description
The fleur-de-lys you see on Georgian and Victorian town house railings. This London-pattern railhead is 124mm tall: a pointed central plume with layered leaf detail, two broad arms that sweep out to 74mm and curl down and back at the ends, a banded bulb, a turned 32mm collar and a 16mm spigot. It is the right head for matching or restoring period railings in a terrace or square. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top about a metre of railing.
Why choose this railhead
The period London pattern. Broad arms that curl down and inward, a leafy centre plume and a banded bulb: the shape found on terrace and square railings across London and other Georgian and Victorian towns.
Wide and low. At 74mm across and 124mm tall it is broader than most fleur-de-lys heads, so a row of them reads as a strong, continuous crest along the railing.
Spigot and collar. The 16mm round spigot matches a 16mm picket for a flush butt weld, and the 32mm turned collar sits over the joint so the weld disappears once painted.
Detail both sides. The leaf veining and banding are cast on both faces, so the railing looks right from the pavement and from the house.
Where it is used
Restoration of period front railings and basement area railings, town house gates, garden square railings, balcony fronts, and new railings designed to match a street's existing ironwork.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | London-pattern fleur-de-lys |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 124mm overall |
| Width | 74mm across the arms |
| Arms | Tops 85mm, curl tips 45mm above the base |
| Centre plume | 40mm wide |
| Collar | Turned, 32mm across |
| Spigot | 16mm round |
| Weight | About 0.28 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a 16mm bar, or set into a tube |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 16mm spigot fits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round bar | Flush butt weld, the best match |
| 19mm round bar on older railings | Bar is slightly larger than the spigot, the 32mm collar still covers the joint |
| Tube with a 16mm bore | Spigot drops into the end, weld round the collar |
| 20mm bar or box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the spigot to it |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | At 120mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 railheads |
| 2 metres of railing | 17 railheads |
| 3 metres of railing | 26 railheads |
| 5 metres of railing | 42 railheads |
The arms are 74mm across, so keep bar centres at 110mm or more to leave a clear gap between neighbouring heads. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A London-pattern fleur-de-lys on a 16mm spigot | This railhead |
| A slimmer fleur-de-lys with a diamond head | Fleur-de-lys railhead 150 x 70mm, 16mm spigot |
| A two-tier Gothic fleur with turned collars | Gothic fleur railhead 140 x 65mm, 16mm spigot |
| A Gothic spear with two tiers of arms | Gothic railhead 160 x 70mm, 28mm foot |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
For a restoration, cut away the broken head, grind the bar end square and check its size. Stand the new railhead on the bar with the spigot centred, turn it to face the same way as its neighbours, check it is upright, and tack it. On new work, run a string line across the tips before welding out so the heads form a straight line.
Grind the weld smooth under the collar, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer, working it into the leaf detail. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on a front railing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one railhead?
Yes, it is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
Will it match my old railings?
It is the common London fleur-de-lys pattern, but old heads were cast by many foundries. Compare the height, width and arm shape with the drawing before ordering a large quantity.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Does the spigot need a hole drilled in the bar?
No. On solid bar you butt weld the spigot to the cut end. It only goes inside when you fit it to a tube with a 16mm bore.
Is it in stock?
This head is cast in batches. Order online and we will confirm the dispatch date, or call us first if you need it by a set day.
Ordering and delivery
Order 10 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site. For a larger job or a fixed deadline, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 10 pcs