Center Medallion Restored Window Right Medallion
We are called often to restore old stained-glass windows. It is always fun to bring back these old windows to life. We also feel a kinship to the artisans that created them 100 or so years ago.
soldering lead came leading up the window leaded and soldered window before glazing
This was certainly the case for this set of three windows that are in a 100-year-old home in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles. These windows are 16 feet tall and in three sections. Each section is set on top of the other by opening up the open side of the H lead and pinching the bottom of the upper panel. We putty the joining areas again after the window is set.
This set of three had a fairly intricate hand painted medallion in the center panels. The glass used for the medallions is hand blown German (antique) glass. The painting is really exquisite, and with the remained of the windows clear glass and simple it really jumps out. The lead came is 1/2" H channel, and there are reinforcing bars on each horizontal lead line. The original curved molding that was used to install the arched tops was pretty much disintegrated and was the rest of the molding. We replaced all the Straight with new wood molding and used flexible molding for the arches. The owner was very pleased, and we feel like the original artisans would be also.
We are currently in the process of restoring additional clear leaded diamond panels in other parts of the house.
It is always an honor to work on these windows and to have the faith and trust of the owners to do the work.
