Old Cloches

[ATBS1]

I have been fortunate to inherit some traditional glass cloches, (well a large stock of frames and lots of broken glass) and a 1950's book on cloche gardening. I have a large box of frames of varying shapes and sizes, only some of which match pictures in the book. And the few that were erected, use a combination of frames unlike any in the book! I wonder if any knows where I can find out more and if the different types vary for a good reason that I haven't worked out yet. A website link must surely exist - even if it's now considered "garden history"! I would be really grateful for any help or advice.

[Alice]

Hello ATBS1, have a search on google under cloches. There's lots of links to magazine articles on the subject and retailers selling different styles of cloches with illustrations of how to use them. Basically cloches all do the same thing - protect the pants. I think its just up to you to use what you have.

[Peter]

Try the National Trust...

or English Heritage, that is if what you have is old enough.

[ATBS1]

Thanks for your replies but I'm still stuck on how to actually assemble the cloches. I have now bought some new glass and I think the book illustrations would indicate that I have frames for the Chase High Barn Cloche. Does anybody know how to assemble them or where I can find a book or manual to show how it's done?

[nick the grief]

Hi ATBS try these pictures, they may help

http://www.gardenworldimages.com/pro...&CID=70&Page=1

http://www.srgc.org.uk/bulblog/230103/log.html

[Lesley Jay]

There is a book for sale named Chase Cloche Gardening written by Chase at www.orangeberry.co.uk/obgardencat.htm it is £6. Is this the one you already have?

[larbal]

You have probaly sorted out how to assemble them by now! I do have several diagrams which show it for the barn cloches if not. Do you know what all your's are? Do you have some tall (2 foot) ones for example? Some of mine have 9 inch walls and I have no idea who made those or when as most of the barn cloches had 6 inch walls or 12 inch ones. I would be interested to know how you got on with them and if you followed the information in Chase's book

[James_B]

You have probaly sorted out how to assemble them by now! I do have several diagrams which show it for the barn cloches if not. Do you know what all your's are? Do you have some tall (2 foot) ones for example? Some of mine have 9 inch walls and I have no idea who made those or when as most of the barn cloches had 6 inch walls or 12 inch ones. I would be interested to know how you got on with them and if you followed the information in Chase's book

Not sure if ATBS has worked out how to essemble a barn cloche but I'm struggling! I inherited some off my dad last year, who effortlessly showed me how to put them together; I of course thought that looks easy so didn't take any notes. Sadly my dad passed away last autumn and having since tried to put the cloches togeather this spring I have not a clue!

So if you could post some pictures and instructions, that would be great

James

[DaveInBraknell]

Hi,

Do you have chase barn cloches?

Can you send some pictures of what you have?

I have got some chase barn cloches, they are a doddle to put up but you just have to make sure you are not scared of breaking the glass.

Dave

[pjked]

Not sure if ATBS has worked out how to essemble a barn cloche but I'm struggling! I inherited some off my dad last year, who effortlessly showed me how to put them together; I of course thought that looks easy so didn't take any notes. Sadly my dad passed away last autumn and having since tried to put the cloches togeather this spring I have not a clue!

So if you could post some pictures and instructions, that would be great

James

Hi, I too am in the same boat, inherited twisted wire and glass which I haven't got a clue how to assemble. Any hints and tips? Paula

[goggie]

Cloches instructions

Try this link to find instructions on how how to assemble cloches.
Barn Cloche - YouTube