Author: Richard Cann

Last month I went to great effort to sell at a market. It was a good opportunity to experiment with displaying treasure in a larger space. I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

 

 

… Pete (one my glaziers) making the most of today’s sun soldering ties to a panel so it can be securely fitted to a bespoke oak frame.

Not long to go, next week (29 – 31 March) I am travelling London to Glasgow delivering to customers and buying treasure!

So far the plan is London to Gainsborough, Leeds, Glasgow and back via Manchester but that order will no doubt change as new opportunities arise. This is why I love dealing in lead lights: you never know what will happen!

This morning sealed a deal to buy this art deco treasure in Glasgow!!!

Yesterday I was able to clean this door set after a long period of restoration! For the full story, stunning pictures and delivery details please visit my porch / conservatory page.

In my November post I showed a forest door set I was collecting. Unfortunately after driving to Castleford I found the hire van was too short for the frame. Right insert is what was left behind. Another lesson learnt! However at the same house I found the below doors. The owner has since agreed to  remove ready for my return visit so that I can buy. I have never had animals in stained glass before – very hard to come by. 

I have this unusual mostly hand-painted piece of what I understand is a ‘laughing cavalier’. I have little idea of its worth and where would be the best place to market. Any advice would be gratefully received.

Note there is writing on the back

I have had some of the lead work renewed. There is one crack which I am prepared to have repaired once I am confident of its value.

 

Here is a sneak preview of some glass I am collecting next month from Castleford. It will be the biggest, most extravagant, set I have ever acquired. It has at least four breaks but will be rushed to the emergency room (my kitchen island) where the talented Dr Mandy will operate.Hopefully it will be ready for sale by Christmas – ideal stocking filler!

 

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!