Fence in Shades of Gold (BP249)
BP249 is finished in shades of gold, a welcome alternative to the monochrome palette of much modern architecture. Its arched panels, with scrolls and bars, glow against the brick.
We also work with non-ferrous metals: brass, bronze and copper, and on request even real gold or silver. In our view, the most beautiful fences are forged steel with a few precious-metal accents.
Gilded spears and a lily at the centre
BP249 is defined by its gilding. The vertical bars end in gold spear points, the upper part of each span repeats an opening, three-lobed ornament, and the centre carries a large composition of gilded volutes and leaves around a lily in an oval frame. Above it runs a double band that curves gently from post to post.
The gold accents contrast beautifully with the dark graphite of the steel and the warm clinker of the plinth. Around this house among pine trees the gilding lights up in the sun, and the frontage looks festive yet elegant.
How we gild forged ironwork
The leaves and lilies are forged by hand in our workshop, and the gilding is applied only to selected details, so that it emphasises the drawing of the ornament rather than covering it. The steel underneath is protected against corrosion first, which keeps the deep colour and the gold looking good for years.
Balancing rich and plain spans
Gold looks best against greenery and light facades, which is why BP249 is often chosen for houses surrounded by gardens or woodland. On a long frontage the central lily composition can decorate selected spans only, while the others stay lighter, with just the gilded spears and the upper ornament. This keeps the line calm and highlights the entrance.
The shade of gold, the number of decorative elements and the height of the spans are adapted to the architecture of the house, and a driveway gate and wicket can be made in the same style; gilding on a larger scale can be seen on several of our decorative fences.
About the gold on BP249
Is the gold real gold?
Most of our gilded fences use a durable gold finish made for outdoor use. On request, selected details can be covered with genuine gold leaf, or made in brass or bronze, which keep a warm metallic colour of their own.
