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Description
The rich, heavy fleur-de-lys seen on London townhouse and garden square railings. This railhead is cast steel, 165mm tall and 85mm across, with a pointed centre leaf framed by a fan of curled leaves, two wide side petals that loop down into hooked tips, a rounded bulb collar 36mm across with a scalloped edge, a ringed foot and a round stub 18mm across. At about 0.49 kg it is a substantial casting for heavier bars. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
Period detail that shows from the street. The fan of leaves, the looped petals and the hooked tips give a deep, layered outline that matches original Georgian and Victorian railings in towns and cities. It is a good match when restoring or extending an old London-style railing.
Heavy bulb collar. The rounded 36mm collar gives the head a solid, finished neck that looks right on 18mm to 25mm bar, where a small picket head would look thin.
Stub base for a neat joint. The 18mm round stub sits on the cut end of the bar so the collar steps out over it. There is no spigot hole to drill.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Townhouse front railings and area railings, garden square and park railings, railings on steps and basement wells, driveway and pedestrian gates, and heritage restoration where original heads are lost or broken.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Ornate London fleur-de-lys |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 165mm overall |
| Width | 85mm across the side petals |
| Side petals | 110mm above the base |
| Hooked petal tips | 60mm above the base |
| Upper leaf fan | 53mm wide |
| Collar | Rounded bulb, 36mm across |
| Base | Round stub, 18mm across |
| Weight | About 0.49 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld the stub to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 18mm stub sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round | Stub overhangs about 1mm each side, weld round the bar |
| 18mm or 20mm square or round | Stub is flush or just inside the edge, the best match |
| 25mm square | Stub sits about 3mm inside the edge, the collar still overhangs the bar |
| 12mm square or round | Head looks too heavy, choose a lighter railhead |
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 | 110mm centres | 120mm centres | 130mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 | 39 |
The petals are 85mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 25mm gap between neighbouring heads; 120mm or 130mm centres give them more room. 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 heavy ornate fleur-de-lys 165mm tall | This railhead |
| A large fleur-de-lys for posts, 200mm tall | 200 x 118mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| A lighter classic fleur-de-lys for pickets | 120 x 60mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| A slim fleur-de-lys with a ball top | 126 x 62mm ball top railhead |
| A Gothic cross with a spear point | 162 x 90mm cross arm spear railhead |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height first, then grind the cut ends flat and clean. Stand each railhead on its bar with the petals facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the tips before welding out, so the heads form a straight line along the top.
Remove spatter and casting skin from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Work the primer into the loops and leaf curls with a small brush so no bare steel is left. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on an outdoor 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.
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.
Will it match my old railings?
It follows the traditional London fleur-de-lys pattern, but old railings were cast to many patterns. Compare the 165mm height, 85mm width and collar shape with an existing head before ordering a full run.
Does the stub go into the bar?
No. The stub is solid and sits on top of the cut end of the bar, then you weld round the joint.
Are all the railheads exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two. Set them to a string line when fitting rather than measuring each one from the bar.
Ordering and delivery
Order 10 or more 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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Minimum order 10 pcs