Fence with a Coat of Arms (BP227)
BP227 pairs a simple structure with a sophisticated finish: a forged coat of arms under a scrolled crest, between classical pillars.
Unexpected combinations like this often work beautifully in fence design.
A coat of arms at the heart of the fence
BP227 combines a simple structure with a sophisticated finish. Its spans are built from regular bars, but in the middle of the frontage a forged coat of arms sits under a crest of scrolls, between classical pillars. The emblem turns the fence into a statement: it tells visitors whose house this is, and it makes the boundary unique in a way no catalogue design can.
A coat of arms can be a historic family crest, the emblem of a town or institution, or a modern monogram designed especially for the owners. We draw it first at full size, agree every detail and only then start forging.
Classic proportions, solid sections
The rest of the fence is deliberately restrained. Classic proportions and well-chosen sections make it look substantial yet elegant, and the hand work is visible in the joints, the collars and the way the lines are drawn. Here the decoration comes from the quality of the craftsmanship rather than from a profusion of ornament.
The open spacing of the bars keeps the property secure without shutting it off, and lets daylight and views pass through, so the fence sits naturally in front of the house and the garden.
How a forged emblem is made
A forged coat of arms is built in layers. The shield is cut and shaped from sheet steel, the charges are forged and chased separately, and the whole is assembled with rivets and welds that disappear into the design. Colours can be added in durable paint, or the emblem can be gilded or left in the dark tone of the fence.
- family crests and monograms,
- town, school or company emblems,
- emblems on gates, fences and pillar caps,
- a single emblem or one repeated on several spans.
A heraldic accent also works on contemporary houses, where a single emblem on a calm fence looks fresh and personal. Several heraldic fences made for other families appear in our portfolio of wrought iron fences.
