 Local Blacksmiths wins ‘Best at Show’ at The Great Yorkshire Show Posted by Chris Topp & Co on 18th July 2011.
There were several ‘classes’ for various types of metal work, in the ‘Traditional’ class – where work needed to be forge welded, a traditional technique used when working with hot metal, the company won 1st prize and ‘Champion - Best in Show’ with their 6ft tall candle standard. This piece was made for Stirling Castle, as part of a metal work contract. Arek Kropidlowski, one of their employees won the ‘Special’ award with his water leaves and tendrils piece. In the ‘Contemporary’ class they won a 2nd for their ‘fun’ piece - the birds nest and a 3rd for a hand forged decorative panel. In the ‘Open’ class a sample panel showing the finer detailing won 2nd place.
Chris Topp and Co based at Thirsk and Tholthorpe, are well known as leaders in this country of heritage iron work restoration – they are the only company in the world today still rolling genuine wrought iron - and their work can be seen in such prestigious buildings as St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. In their rural location they also design and create modern structures working in cast iron, steel, bronze, brass and copper.
Issued July 2011
Chris Topp & Co Ltd, founded in 1980 started as blacksmiths, specialising in ancient ironwork, have expanded to become prominent in the world of high quality architectural metalwork. Keep up to date with the latest ProjectBook articles and blogs with our RSS feeds and subscribe to our newsletter.
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