30. June 2014 16:25
As the wedding season is approaching have you thought about hiring an Original ER Cast Iron Post Box?
At UKAA we regularly hire out our White Royal Mail ER Post Box for weddings and special occasions
The post box is ideal for guests to post cards and small gifts at the wedding reception.
We do supply this Royal Mail post box with either gold or silver lettering and two keys.
They are available to hire or purchase for your special day.
For more information please call the team on 01543 222923 to discuss
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1. June 2014 15:02
We have just added this fantastic Cast Iron Stove to our website: Buy Online Now
This particular stove is known as a Tortoise stove due to the "Slow but Sure" heat output that is produced and is made by Charles Portway and Sons.
This is Model Number 1, the smallest of the Tortoise stove and measures only 18" Tall and includes the original flue and stove handle.
It has been fully refurbished and polished by us at UKAA in Cannock Wood, Staffordshire. It is truly in fantastic conditon.
Take a look at our Original Victorian Tortoise Stove with a snippet from a later catologue from C.Portways:
25. May 2014 12:46
We have just added this extremely rare Victorian Shower Enclosure to our Website
The Enclosure is circa 1880 and comprises of the original Zinc canopy which sits on its cast iron base with a wooden plinth.
This item is completely original and even comes with the original porcelain taps.
There are a range of controls including Hot, Cold Shower and Spray (There are jets positioned in the sides of the canopy)
If you would like to enquire about this item please call the office on 01543 222923
4. May 2014 15:44
At UKAA we can paint our original Royal Mail post boxes in any bespoke paint our customers desire.
Take a look at our post boxes that have been sent out to our lovely customers over the last week, from Racing Green to Bubble Gum Pink!
Of course you can choose to have the post boxes in their original Post Office Red colour, take a look at our current post boxes we have for sale:
Click for our online stock of Original Post Boxes
As you can see we not only hand paint the box we also paint the lettering in contrasting colours if you desire, our most popular colours are Gold or Black as was originally used on the boxes.
However we can order paint in in whatever paint you want and additionally can colour match to your hearts content!
Please do not hesitate to call us on 01543 222 923 or email us at info@ukaa.com to discuss your requirements
23. March 2014 15:13
UKAA are very fortunate to be able to offer for sale an original and very rare cast iron Canopy with lead roof from the Regency era - Circa 1815.
Read more about the Regency era from a wikipedia entry here: Click here for further information on the Regency era by Wikipedia
This cast iron canopy at over 8ft tall makes a stunning feature and would grace the grandest of homes.
The quality of the casting is truly exceptional with lovely detailing including: Anthemion patterning and Corinthian Capital features, as shown in the photographs below.
The cast iron lattice work strikes a very impressive pose in its natural state or it could be used as a trellis for a climbing plant to make a colourful statement in the Spring and Summer months.
The original paintwork has been kept and gives a lovely patina as shown in the photographs below.
We have managed to salvage the original lead roof and we have re-installed this onto some wood to make the roof secure.
This antique canopy is ready to be installed and would look great as part of a front entrance feature.
Please click on the following link to buy this Canopy securely online:
Shown below is Danielle standing within the antique canopy to give you a sense of its shear size:
Showing the beautiful casting detailing of the original Regency cast iron and lead Canopy:
If you would like to speak to us in person about this lovely Canopy, please do not hesitate to call us on 01543 222 923 or email us on info@ukaa.com