Chilstone Restore Sundial from 1926 for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom

Chilstone, makers of handcrafted architectural stone and garden ornaments in Royal Tunbridge Wells, have successfully restored an Art Deco sundial plinth from Calverley Grounds to feature in the Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom competition. Restoring a Local Treasure Helen Timms, Head of Parks for Royal Tunbridge Wells contacted Chilstone to repair the sundial that had a large central fracture so it could stand as the focal point of the garden in Calverley Grounds to be judged a major part of the Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom competition 2018. “We are immensely pleased with how the repair has turned out, you can’t see the repair at all. It’s fantastic to have the sundial back in its rightful place. I didn’t realise how bare the garden looked without it until it was back in position. Thank you very much.” Helen Timms An Original Piece From 1926, the Year Queen Elizabeth II was born The Sundial has been in the park since 1926, the same year that Queen Elizabeth II was born. Calverley Park was designed in 1828 by the famous Decimus Burton, who created many iconic features within Tunbridge Wells and the South East. He also built the famous Temperate House at Kew Gardens. Bespoke Commissions, Restorations and Replicas Chilstone has worked with many clients on restoration projects during the past 65 years in business. From replacing the damaged finials that adorn the roof of the Temperate House at Kew Gardens, to creating replica planters for Kensington Palace as part of a major refurbishment, which were featured in the photoshoot for the engagement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Chilstone have years of experience. Accomplished in period restorations, Chilstone have skilfully matched and blended repairs to balustrades at Hever Castle after storm damage and even replaced the large finials that stand above the famous Chalybeate spring in the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. Celebrating 65 years in business Chilstone are celebrating 65 years in business, handcrafting fine cast stone. Winners of the RHS 5 Star award at the Chelsea Flower Show for two consecutive years and proud of their global commissions for private clients and world renowned heritage projects. Chilstone make a large range of planters, garden ornaments (including fountains) and make bespoke orders for architectural and garden projects.

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