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Sculptures and Ornaments

Apexstone Amoy - Marble & Granite
 http://www.apexstone.net/



Based in Xiamen, China, Apexstone Amoy offers quality natural stone products to a worldwide audience. The company's own processing facilities supply a wide range of standardised products as well as speciality items to customer specifications, including slabs and tiles of any dimension, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, fireplace mantels, columns, fountains, sculptures, ornamental trim and wall panels. The Apexstone website has a highly professional look and is profusely illustrated; features include a portfolio section, full details of the company's products, services and facilities, a user-friendly 'stone image' catalogue, and a full price list. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-081103-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Construction » Products
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Artist Blacksmith: Julian Wadsworth
 http://www.julianwadsworth.co.uk/



Based in West Yorkshire, Artist Blacksmith Julian Wadsworth creates wrought iron gates and railings, iron sculptures, architectural iron fittings and furniture. The site is neat and attractive, with illustrated examples of the artist's work, a page of blacksmith-related links, and even a wrought iron blog. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-081105-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Billingshurst Building and Roofing Suppliers
 http://www.reclaimedbuildingmaterial.com/



Based in Sussex, Billingshurst Building and Roofing Suppliers describes itself as a "16th century salvage yard", specialising in reclaimed building and roofing materials. The site provides illustrated coverage of the various items offered, including architectural salvage, reclaimed oak flooring and York stone paving, as well as new building and roofing materials, ornaments, chiminea and gazebos. The layout is reasonably attractive and easy to follow, with a worthwhile links page listing many related sites. [GAS, 17 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-171006-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Chuck Christopher - Welded Steel Sculpture
 http://www.chuckchristopher.com/



This small but enjoyable site is a showpiece for Chuck Christopher's lifesize wildlife sculptures, each one constructed from welded steel. There is a gallery with decent quality photographs of the sculptures in situ, plus information about their construction, and a section covering work in progress. However, the site would be significantly enhanced by the addition of more detailed annotation and background information about the artist. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-290601-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Culture » Portfolios
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David Harber Sundials
 http://www.davidharbersundials.co.uk/



 Based in Oxfordshire and London, David Harber is an artist who draws inspiration from "the marking of time". He began making contemporary and traditional sundials in 1992 and has expanded in recent years to include contemporary sculpture and water features. The site was beautifully designed when Sapling first visited in 2005, and has now been improved even further, sporting an interface that is clean and classy. It features high-quality photographs of the company's products, as well as lots of background information on the company, manufacturing techniques, installation, plinths and personalisation. There are also sizeable news and resources sections, including links to other sundial-related sites. A lovely site to visit, awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 25 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-060905-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Products
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Fine's Gallery - Marble and Bronze Handcarved Sculptures
 http://www.finesgallery.com/



Florida-based Fine's Gallery describes itself as a "unique company that wholesales and retails beautiful marble and bronze creations. We sell marble and bronze fountains, statues, busts, benches, tables, benches, planters, vases, fireplaces, mantels, ballusters, stairs, furniture, oriental rugs, jade and custom designed pieces designed by master artists which are carved from fine Italian marble". The site is essentially a showcase for these products; divided into three basic sections - covering marble products, bronze products and home decor - the sheer number of menus on the homepage (six, including text, graphics and imagemaps) makes the site look much more complex than it really is. Otherwise, the design of the site is very good, with a neat layout and excellent quality images. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-050804-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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Great American Trading - Architectural Finials
 http://www.finial.greatamericantrading.com/



Great American manufactures what it calls "a beautiful Victorian style architectural finial that stands allmost 3 feet tall. Impervious to rot and insects this finial is suitable for roof tops and decorative display and can also be used for fence posts or column toppers". The site features product information, including many photographs and an online ordering facility. [GAS, 18 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-301005-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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J&G Garden Stone
 http://www.jggarden.com/



Based in China and supplying the North American and European markets, J&G Garden Stone is a source of carved stone for importers, wholesalers, distributors, home centres, builders and landscape contractors. The site, available in English, German and Japanese versions, features a well-illustrated and comprehensive product catalogue, and a page of useful related links. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-010701-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Jankowski Weathervanes
 http://www.panjankowski.co.uk/



Based in Mid Wales, Jankowski Weathervanes provide hand made swell bodied weathervanes in copper and brass, individually designed to suit customers' pastimes, hobbies and interests. [GAS, 9 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-020306-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Jonathan Hedge - Stone Carver
 http://www.carvinginstone.co.uk/



Jonathan Hedge specialises in "carvings for private and public sculptural commissions in various types of stone for restoration, contemporary sculpture, design and landscape features". The site is understandably centred around a portfolio, featuring excellent quality images of Hedge's work. Visitors can click on the thumbnails to view individual pieces, or take advantage of the slide show provided. Many of the carvings, it has to be said, are quite stunning. A helpful links page includes well-chosen links to stone, landscape, architecture and artist-related sites. [GAS, 19 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-230104-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Culture » Portfolios
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Tills Innovations - Residential and Commercial Water Features
 http://www.tills-innovations.com/



Based in Suffolk, UK, Tills Innovations designs, manufactures and installs features for residential and commercial projects. These can be from the company's standard product range or from its bespoke design department, and "can be any focal point from practical sculpture such as sundails, birdbaths and benches to water features... using materials such as real natural stone to stainless steel". The site provides comprehensive and well-illustrated information on the various products and services offered, together with a short company profile. [GAS, 13 Mar 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-081004-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Products
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Wright Shapes CNC Plasma Cutting
 http://www.wrightshapes.co.uk/



Corby-based Wright Shapes invite their visitors to "have your own custom ideas and designs cut in metal, special one off gifts for your home and garden. Images are hand drawn and then cut by machine or by hand with a plasma cutter, cutting from hand drawn sketches or CAD Drawings. If it can be drawn, it can be cut!" The company's illustrated site showcases its previous work, and some of the most popular designs. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-290805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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