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Restoration of Dobbin - RMMV Capetown Castle

Restoration of Dobbin - RMMV Capetown Castle

Dobbin is a rocking horse, made in 1937 for the Union-Castle passenger liner "Capetown Castle" and was handcrafted by joiners at the Harland & ...
Update: Lead Times

Update: Lead Times

Current Lead Times - update 10 July 2025: Order processing times are currently as follows: Non-customised items: 1-2 weeks Customised / personalis...
Collaboration with Harbor Saunas

Collaboration with Harbor Saunas

As something of a sauna aficionado myself (that might be putting it lightly.... I'm completely addicted to them!), I was super excited when Harbor ...
Showcase: Oil Paintings by ArtByWinette (and Brass Artwork Description Plaque)

Showcase: Oil Paintings by ArtByWinette (and Brass Artwork Description Plaque)

Happy Friday all! I am honoured to have recently made a solid brass artwork description plaque for Winette (@artbytwinette_shop), a very talented s...
Recent Work: Set of 6 Antiqued Brass Signs with Custom Font

Recent Work: Set of 6 Antiqued Brass Signs with Custom Font

Hot off the press! This set of 6 rustic brass plaques was just finished yesterday and dispatched to my lovely customer. What do you think? I love t...
Recent Work: Custom Potting Shed Sign with Intricate Engraving

Recent Work: Custom Potting Shed Sign with Intricate Engraving

I hope the New Year is off to a great start for everyone! Here in Bristol it's back to being very busy again, but I was able to get some respite ov...
Recent Work: Custom Business Sign with Engraved Logo

Recent Work: Custom Business Sign with Engraved Logo

With the cold weather setting in at this time of year, it feels somehow appropriate to post this photo of a custom brass business sign with engrave...
Recent work: set of small antiqued brass plates for trash, recycling and compost

Recent work: set of small antiqued brass plates for trash, recycling and compost

Recent work: set of small antiqued brass plates for trash, recycling and compost. They are deeply engraved and made from 3mm thick solid brass, whi...
Antiqued Brass Plaque for The Old Kitchens at Birdsall House

Antiqued Brass Plaque for The Old Kitchens at Birdsall House

It has been a very busy year, but I finally have some time to post an update on some recent custom brass work. My customer, Cara, was very kind to ...
Video: Antiqued Copper Plaque for The Ostlers Cottage

Video: Antiqued Copper Plaque for The Ostlers Cottage

A big thank you to the beautiful Ostlers Cottage for posting this video of the antiqued copper plaque I made for their entrance - it looks great in...
Customer Photo: Antiqued Brass Text Plaque

Customer Photo: Antiqued Brass Text Plaque

It's always great to receive a photo of my work from a happy customer, but even more so when it's accompanied by a wonderful review, and the cutes...
Recent Work: Solid Bronze House Number Plaque with Patina Background

Recent Work: Solid Bronze House Number Plaque with Patina Background

What do you think of this solid bronze house number sign with green-blue patina background?I made this one for my friend Zoe last week - it took a ...