Geoffrey Settle Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've was asked by Cllr Mike Biggins last week if I knew of anyone who could restore a road side sign on Knutsford Rd, Grappenhall opposite the Springbrook Pub. I've found someone who might be able to repaint the destinations and milage on it but it's very old and rusted. There are lots of posters on here who are into history especially INDY but do any of you know what it takes to restore such an object, do we have any keen amateurs. Two more photos to follow below. I imagine that it would look really good once it is restored if that is at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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indy Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sounds to me as if the metalwork requires stablising before any restoration/painting can take place, possibly lightly sandblasted to remove corrosion, then treated before final painting in what I believe would be black & white ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Geoff I mentioned this to Mike about eighteen months ago, however his Mayoral duties must have put it on the back burner, its of cast iron construction and as can be seen, suffering badly from oxidization, I agree with Indy regarding stabilisation prior to removing the rust scale, the sign used to be white with the letters picked out in black, I think the left side gave the distance to Knutsford and the right side may have been Frodsham. Road signs were almost always white with black letters whereas canal signs were black with white letters. Geoff ask Mike about the old finger post that I discovered that is half buried in the field at the side of Stockport road and opposite the Sprimgbrook, I believe he obtained permission from the land owner to remove it, but it is still there. The CCC. crest can clearly be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I was at a Family / Local History event in Preston last year where i was talking to a guy from the Milestone Society see http://www.milestonesociety.co.uk/index.html they have extensive guidlines regarding conservation and renovation of milestones, see http://www.milestonesociety.co.uk/Downloads/Guidance%20Note%20on%20metal%20mileposts%20v3.1.pdf Just a thought though, the milestone in question may be listed as are the cast iron ones in Lymm and Stockport Road Thelwall see http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/england/warrington/grappenhall+and+thelwall and as such might need specialist restoration. Good Luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks everyone that's all very useful information - Algy I will let John Thorp (Rights of Way Officer) know about the finger post and see what he thinks can be done with it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlec Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Inland Waterways have a lot of these very old metal signs at the sides of canals and rivers, and they are regularly restored and painted. Contacting either the Inland Waterways Association or even better, the new Canal and River Trust (both have websites) may prove worthwhile for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I hope that Mike has been reading all these gems - I have sent him the link but will text him to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Mike sends his best wishes and thanks you all, he will do his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Mike has been in touch and says he's bought to tins of Hammerite, I suppose that's a start anyway!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 That's good Algy - but lots of preparation required, if you catch with his paint brush send in a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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