The golden age of English leadwork began in the 1680's.
"We are sometimes asked, why lead?
The answer lies in the unrivalled patina that lead developes over time.
Gertrude Jekyll understood this when she wrote, ''There can scarcely be a doubt that the happiest material for our garden sculpture and ornament is lead''.

However, there are no short cuts: a convincing patina cannot be faked. Give Nature time and she will work her magic.