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September 28, 2008

Stone Squirrel Boot Brush

Squirrel Boot BrushPlace this boot brush outside of your door for you and your guests to clean their boots and shoes on a functional and attractive sculpture.

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Cedar Adirondack ChairWith its form fitting seat, thick, Oversized Arm Paddles, finely contoured back support and rear stabilizer struts, our handcrafted Adirondack Chair offers the ultimate in design and comfort.

Unassembled.

39″ wide, 32″ deep, 38″ high, 20 pounds

Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

  • Clear Western Red Cedar
  • 5/4″ thick by 7″ wide Paddles
  • Finely sanded finish
  • Fully routed edges
  • Zinc plated hardware
  • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
  • Illustrated instructions
  • Pre-drilled holes
  • Quality Guaranteed!

Our Western Red Cedar products are made in Lethbridge Alberta Canada using Grade A Clear Western Red Cedar. All furniture is surface sanded to a fine smooth finish and is available in knock-down or unassembled unfinished kits.

Western Red Cedar fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help the wood resist rot and decay making it excellent furniture material for moist or humid climates.

Cedar Wood Picnic TablesStylish and practical! A set for any outdoor activity. These six foot wood picnic tables features heavy duty 2×6 pedestal construction, eased corners, and comes with two detached benches for easy storage.

Unassembled.

69″ wide, 33″ deep, 29″ high, 45 pounds

Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

  • 2 12″x48″x18″ oversized benches
  • Clear Western Red Cedar
  • Finely sanded finish
  • Fully routed edges
  • Zinc plated hardware
  • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
  • Fully illustrated instructions
  • Pre-drilled holes
  • Quality Guaranteed!

Our Western Red Cedar products are made in Lethbridge Alberta Canada using Grade A Clear Western Red Cedar. All furniture is surface sanded to a fine smooth finish and is available in knock-down or unassembled unfinished kits.

Teak Patio FurnitureTeak Patio Furniture

This beautiful “oval styling” teak garden bench has been designed for house or backyard with a lot of curved patterns. This bench will never go out of style, but quietly blends with any décor. We have made subtle but careful design changes to ensure excellent back support. Place a single bench under your trees; use a group of benches and chairs for entertaining. Quality built for generations.

59″W x 35″H x 21″D; Seat Height: 17″
Weighs 59 pounds

Some Assembly Required

Male Lion Stone Garden StatuesKing of the forest — Male Lion Stone Garden Statues

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.

Fox Stone Garden SculptureNichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Stone Garden Sculpture since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Koi Pond Stone Bird BathsA reflecting pond that birds love to visit. Very simple bowl with a koi swimming through.

16″ Diameter Bath and 12.25″ Diameter Base.
Weighs 15 pounds.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Our English Sandstone Accent Stone Bird Baths Garden Collection is manufactured using a technique called Dry-Casting. This method has been around for centuries and has proven itself to be a durable, attractive and high quality alternative to other materials (such as terra-cotta, plastic, clay, fiberglass or concrete).

The nature of our stone bird bath statues has a number of advantages, it has the appearance of carved stone at a fraction of the cost, and it ages much like natural stone, developing a rich patina quite rapidly. Our most recent stone bird bath design improvements and curing methods have given our stone greatly increased strength, weather tolerance and resistance to abrasion.

September 15, 2008

Cute Cat Planter Boxes

Stone Planter BoxesWhat cute Cat Planter Boxes

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.

Oak Patio Furniture

This patio furniture is manufactured from Chinese Oak which has been kiln dried to less than 1% — virtually no warping or cupping. Stained with a light oil for additional weatherproofing from the elements and gives a uniform appearance to the wood. Mortise and tenon joinery using Swedish exterior grade Casco Nobel glue. Solid brass fittings with high quality fasteners gives superior holding strength.

Fully assembled.

Chinese Oak wood is dense finer grained hardwood about 5% harder than Red Oak. The heartwood is light brown and some boards have a lighter pinkish tint to them. Chinese Oak is a more durable material than Red Oak and is ideal for outdoor furniture. The tannic acid in the wood protect it from fungi and insect attack.

19″ diameter x 20″ high

Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

Outdoor Water Fountains

Original, beautiful and whimsical Outdoor Water Fountains. Each garden fountain is handmade in California. The movement and sound of the recirculating water in these fountains are wonderful. Each fountain is self contained with it’s own recirculating pump.

No guarantees on “patina” colors. You can spray with clear, matte finish to help preserve colors. Metal may turn rusty. Flowers and greenery may vary. Measurements are approximate.

Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery, and up to 6 weeks in the spring.

36″ tall, 18″ wide
Barn Wood Stain fence with Patina Blue Bucket
106 gallons per hour pump
Pump has a 6′ electric cord