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How do I Order from outside the United Kingdom?
Please add items to your Basket as normal. When the first Check-Out page is displayed please Select 'WORLDWIDE Shipping', On the 'Personal Details Page' please select Your Country from the drop down list on your Invoice Address section. We shall then confirm carriage costs and Carrier. Thank You.
I don't have an e-mail address. Can I still place an order with you by telephone?
We can still process an order for you if you do not have an e-mail address. You will need to provide us with your daytime and evening telephone numbers so that we can contact you regarding your order if necessary
How do I check on the progress of my order?
You can check on the progress of your order through your Account facility on our site. Alternatively you can contact our Customer Service team on 0116 234 1888
Can I place an order by fax?
Yes, you can. Just print off the any details which you'll find here and fax it to 0116 234 1188 along with your relevant contact information. We shall then contact you to confirm payment and delivery detail.
What lighting can you recommend for my recently renovated Victorian property?
Period Ideas March 2007
Wall Lighting for a Victorian property. Three words: Style, Proportions and Finish. A Victorian style generally most suited, would probably be a single or double arm “gas-style” wall light. Single arms would be best suited to a narrow recess or alcove; a double arm would better suit most “runs” of walls. This Victorian style would have (Dummy) Gas Valves, be plain in detail and be fitted with a glass shade. Made from Brass, the finish would be to “taste” but, importantly, with the look of nearby Door & Window Furniture, Electrical Switches etc and Curtail Poles born in mind. It is important that they all should compliment each other. Antique finishes are currently very much in fashion. The finish therefore, does not have to be the “sparkly-new look” of the more common highly polished & lacquered fittings. We at Broughtons are able to apply that Antique look in every detail to as well all the aforementioned items. It is important to consider the quantity required – the inclusion of a matching Ceiling Pendant obviously dictates the wall light requirement. Whether a bright lighting is required for reading is also worth considering. One way to vary the light output is to install a Dimmer Switch. This can be finished to match. Floor lamps may also be worth considering at the rear of seating to increase the spread of light whilst reading – again in a matching finish. Roger Broughton
As I have a major on-going refurb, do you have sales staff available who can, importantly, offer help & guideance if I make the trip to you?
We have a Team totalling 15 or so including expert sales staff who are available to give all the help and advice you may need. You are served in "the old fashioned way". In addition, samples can be purchased to take home making the final decision easier.
What is Malleable Iron?
Malleable Iron is an iron which, after casting, is subjected to a heat treatment process known as annealing. In this process castings are heated to around 1000C for up to 100 hours whilst in contact with haematite ore. The ore acts as an oxidising agent which removes carbon from the casting. It is the presence of carbon in cast iron which causes its brittleness and removing some makes the casting stronger or more malleable
