How do I hang a leaded glass window panel?

Most panels arrive within their original timber frames or require a dedicated internal metal bracket system to support their weight safely against a light source. Securing the frame directly to window reveals ensures the lead matrix remains unstressed by gravity over time.

Are these panels suitable for exterior installation?

While originally built for exterior architecture, many antique panels require professional weatherproofing or secondary glazing layers to withstand modern elements. Placing them inside rooms as decorative wall hangings or interior room dividers protects historic painted surfaces from weathering.

How do I identify a Victorian panel?

Victorian examples frequently display Gothic Revival influences, deep rich colours, and heavier lead cames alongside structural timber surrounds. Motifs often include heraldic emblems, floral swags or architectural arch tops typical of nineteenth-century building styles.

What is the difference between stained glass and leaded glass?

Leaded glass refers specifically to pieces held together by lead cames, which can include clear, textured or amber bullseye panes without colour pigment. Stained glass implies the inclusion of coloured or painted glass within that same leaded network to form pictorial compositions.