October 2015 – Richard Cann

Posted on October 16, 2015October 17, 2015 by richcann — Leave a comment

Outcome of October reclamation trip

Travelled 860 miles.

The highlight was this door.

Thanks to Paul Otter for emptying the contents of my van and then reloading as it should be done!

Posted on October 2, 2015October 3, 2015 by richcann — Leave a comment

Treasure hunting for windows – October 2015 travels

I thought I’d use my first blog post to give an idea of the lengths I go to when buying and selling beautiful reclaimed leaded stained glass, and offer a sneak preview of new stock.

Next week I am doing a 600 mile round trip. The theme is very much art deco sunray! I am collecting this treasure from a man in Bristol who, God knows why, has ripped out of his house and these gems in Liverpool reclaimed by a window fitter.

I am excited to be acquiring my first round window. It has two broken fragments which I will have repaired.

I’m also delivering this window to a retired lady in Sheffield who restores houses. I had 16 of these windows to start – they are proving to be my most popular top lights. From a house in Leigh-On-Sea, typical of seaside houses where the toplights are this size and of such intricate beauty.