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Description
An open diamond that sits in the bar, not on top of it. This Gothic ornament is a flat cast steel lantern shape, 163mm long and 85mm wide, with an open diamond window framed by curled lobes. It has a round collar and a 12mm square spigot at both ends, so you cut a 12mm square bar, weld the two lengths onto the spigots, and the ornament sits in-line part way up the picket. A row of them makes a band of open diamonds across a gate or railing. The price shown is for one ornament, with a minimum order of 10, enough for about a metre of railing.
Why choose this ornament
Spigots at both ends. Unlike a railhead, which only fits the top of a bar, this piece has a 12mm square spigot top and bottom. It joins two lengths of 12mm square bar in a straight line, so you can place it at any height on the picket.
Light through the middle. The 62mm diamond window is open, so a row of ornaments reads as a pattern of light and shadow rather than a solid band. It is cast the same on both faces.
Collars hide the welds. A 30mm round collar and a 20mm square seat sit at each end, so the welds tuck behind a turned shoulder and look deliberate once painted.
Also works as a top ornament. Weld the lower spigot to the top of a bar and cap the upper spigot with a ball or small finial for a tall, open top to a post or gate stile.
Where it is used
Pedestrian and driveway gates, front garden railings, balcony and landing balustrades, decorative panels in fences, and gate stiles and posts where an open ornament suits better than a solid head.
Specifications
| What you get | One ornament, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Gothic open diamond with curled lobes |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Length | 163mm overall, spigot to spigot |
| Width | 85mm across the lobes |
| Diamond window | 62mm tall, open |
| Collars | 30mm round, on a 20mm square seat, 19mm deep |
| Spigots | 12mm square, 10mm long, both ends |
| Weight | About 0.46 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld 12mm square bar to each spigot |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 12mm spigots fit |
|---|---|
| 12mm square bar | Flush butt weld top and bottom, the intended fit |
| 12mm round bar | Spigot corners stand proud slightly, grind to blend |
| 16mm bar | Bar overhangs the spigot by 2mm each side, the collar still covers the joint |
| Tube or box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the spigot to it |
How many do you need?
Use one ornament per picket. With 85mm wide ornaments, set picket centres at 110mm or more so the lobes do not touch.
| Run length | At 120mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 ornaments |
| 2 metres of railing | 17 ornaments |
| 3 metres of railing | 26 ornaments |
| 5 metres of railing | 42 ornaments |
The spigots butt weld to the bar ends, so each ornament adds its full 163mm to the picket: cut the bar 163mm shorter than the finished length. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, no gap may let a 100mm sphere pass through, including the gaps beside the ornaments.
Is this the right part?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| An open ornament set in-line in 12mm square bar | This ornament |
| A Gothic head for the top of the bar | Gothic railhead 160 x 70mm, 28mm foot |
| A classic fleur-de-lys head | Fleur-de-lys railhead 150 x 70mm, 16mm spigot |
| A broad leaf point head | Point railhead 133 x 72mm, 20mm base |
| Every railhead and ornament | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Mark the ornament height on every picket from the bottom rail, cut the bar there, and grind both cut ends square. Clamp the lower length upright, stand the ornament on it, check it is square to the gate from the front and the side, and tack. Add the upper length, check the whole picket is straight with a level, then weld out all round each spigot.
Grind the welds smooth under the collars, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one ornament?
Yes, it is for one ornament, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
Is this a railhead or an in-line piece?
It is made to sit in-line, with a spigot at both ends. You can also use it at the top of a post if you cap the upper spigot with a ball or finial.
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 in.
Is it the same top and bottom?
Yes. The ornament is symmetrical, so either spigot can go up.
Are all the ornaments exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two. Set them to a line across the gate rather than measuring each one.
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