Federation Trading is a great resource for builders, renovators and architects.

Specialising in original architectural fittings, fireplace restoration and gas fire conversions.

Federation Trading opened in 1982 moving to its present location at 127 Waymouth St Adelaide over 30 years ago.

Stock changes frequently and much will be updated on this website though we have far too many items to list everything. Feel free to drop  in, call or email us to find out if we have what you need.

Packing for interstate and international freight is available.

Monday to Friday 9:00-5:00    Saturday 9:00-12:30        

08 8212 3400     sales@federationtrading.com.au

International dialling                                                                                                        +61 88212 3400

This is small selection of items in store on 23 July 2018, there is a huge amount more!

Original cast iron fireplace insert, restored $550

detail of Early Victorian Gas Light with Vaseline style shade, $ 500

Victorian fireplace tile set, Maw & Co Broseley Salop, (c1862-1882) dusky pink and tan, $450 for the 10 tile set. (set no. 78)

Great piece of Adelaide history, lights from the River Torrens and King William Street Bridge precinct, approx 800 mm tall x 470 mm diameter, 2 available. will need electrics replaced. Original Bronze frames around council ordered plastic replacement shades – after glass shades became unavailable. $650 each

Small decorative cast iron panels, ex-India h420 x w145mm, 50 available, $45 each

Verandah lacework set – corners, valance and drop, 8 x corners (490mm wide), approx. 7 metres of valance.

Turn of the century Kauri pine mantel stripped, mirror, w1520 x h1500mm $545

original green enamel light shades, 435 mm diameter x 490 mm , drop $125

Pair of very large corbells, 190 mm wide x 470 mm long, 120 mm deep , $ 285 per pair, only one pair available now

Original cast iron balustrade panels h815 x w390mm x 25 panels available, can arrange grit blasting, $145 each as is.

original Victorian fireplace insert, cast iron, smaller frame w965 x h965 $550

lovely original belly ballastrade, each piece is 820 mm x 240 mm at the widest point, 86 pieces available, makes appx 22 metres depending on spacing, $75 each

Decorative Victorian original tiles to suit fireplace, 6 inch x 6 inch, $ 27.50 each, 6 avalable WS

Grand Victorian cast iron freestanding fire basket with dogs. (detail) with face, flaming torches and snakes! w 900 x h 700 x d 450mm $745

Ornate fire basket, cast iron with face, snakes and flaming torches

Fantastic Art Deco light, glass bowl with steel and brass mounts on steel rods, 750 mm diameter with an 1100 mm drop. $685

Original rare cast iron ridge capping, shield,fleur de lis motifs. 400mm, approx 9 metres. most in 900mm lengths. $125 per 900mm length

Ex Adelaide Train station signs (Travellers Aid has sold) heavy timber frame, $80 each

Original full verandah lacework set, grit blasted and coated with structural primer, aprpox 10 corners, plus approx. 6m of frieze plus decorative drops.

Original leadlight 1075mm high x 195mm wide $330each

Reproduction tile hearth set, deep brown with yellow tulip border pattern w1370 x d456mm $480

original Art Deco ceiling light, orange, yellow to white glass panels $280

ex Adelaide Railway Station 1 available original shades 300mm diam 220mm high 150mm gallery $95each

ex Adelaide Railway Station original shades 300mm diam 300mm 150mm gallery x 16 available $40each

ex Adelaide Railway Station original shades 350mm diam 230mm high 150mm gallery x 8 available $95each

ex Adelaide Railway Station original shades 350mm diam 230mm high 500mm gallery x 7 available $95 each

Ex Adelaide Railway station light 350 mm diameter ,230 mm high, suits 150 mm gallery, $ 95

Ex ADelaide Railway Station light fitting, 400 mm diameter , 290 mm high, suits 1150 mm gallery, $ 95

Original kauri pine polished mantel and overmantel large proportions 1730mm wide x 2660mm high $1900

Original cast iron valance panels for verandah 18 available (plus part pieces), d with structural primer, grit blasted and coate L460 x H142mm, total length approx 8.5 metres

Decorative wrought iron panel 370 x 1220mm, $220

Original tubeline picture tiles, two panels available for a fireplace. $220 both panels OTB

detail of Original tubeline picture tiles, two panels available for a fireplace. $220 both panels

Timber curtain rods and rings, most approx 2.6m length $300 the lot

Large colonial style frame with sash windows and door, h2700 x w 2830, with full length bullnose slate step dimensions L2830 x D300 $2200

Original Victorian era heavy cast iron bollards h 950mm, $440 each

pair of original picture tiles 152 mm x 152 mm, $55 the pair, set 2

Victorian fireplace tile panels, original tiles and arrangement, some historical repairs $170 OTB

original tile set for fireplace, each side consists of 3 picture tiles and 4 plain half tiles, $200 the set. Set 25

Victorian fireplace tiles, original. 6 available, excellent condition, OTB, in fireplace pair with 3 x 6inch deep brown tiles $240 or $35 each

Original Victorian verandah lacework. grit blasted and coated with structural primer, 9 corners available (w590 x H620), 9 frieze (L670mm), 3 drops $50 each. Additional pieces can be recast to order please contact for recasting price.

Original Victorian fireplace tiles 4 available, OTB

original bungalow mantel, kauri pine with original polish, top shelf 1500mm $750

Society of Jesus fireplace mantel, silky oak , polished, carved SJ in central circle w1485 x h2000mm $850

original three pendant light, 1 x pale pink shades and 1 x pale yellow shades, diam 370mm $175 each

Polished internal bungalow door 835 x 2020mm $220

Fireplace tiles, original Victorian, 2 available $27.50 each

Chandelier eight arm approx. diam 500mm

Interesting copper/bronze finish ceiling light, five arm with chains approx. 950mm diameter, $440

curtain rod brackets, brass

detail of picture tile from fireplace set, set 51

5 branch glass chandelier, $245

Original art press ex-Art Gallery of South Australia. Greig Edinburgh. Isle of Man- three legs wheel. Working, very smooth movement, possible conversion to grape/wine press? h1600 x w1120 x d600mm $2200

original 12inch Victorian tiles $240 pair good condition

On display- original cast iron fascia retrofitted with Wonderfire gas unit with 3 speed fan box See Gas fires page

Original tiles, Tortoise shell glaze on border, x 6, some light scratches on some. $27.50 each can split in multiples of two, detail set 1

Snake motif with flowers table bases cast iron w630 x h640mm; with cast iron rod L1420mm $550

Snake motif with flowers table bases cast iron w630 x h640mm; with cast iron rod L1420mm $550

Neon Swan Fountain Pen sign, blue neon, working, $440

Ornate timber curtain rods x 4 available(detail) $220 each

Railways luggage rack

Sleeping Mexican under palm tree “Sleepy Sanchez” house wall decoration, recast aluminium 310 x 235 x 5mm, $45 incl gst

Vitrolite glass panels, 1920s pale yellow wall glass used for splashbacks, panel size up to 1080 x 460mm $100 for the lot

Original Birmingham cast iron floor scales $330

Stair balustrade timber panels, possible use as decorator panels/screen. Panel length approx 3300mm x 2, $400 each

York mantel, solid timber, locally made. Top shelf width 1480mm Outer leg width 1345mm Height 1200mm Opening size 905 x 905mm $750

Brass handles, ornate $15

Original fireplace tile 152 x 152mm $27.50each large selection available

Avery scales 50kg maximum, recently calibrated in store. h 1200 x w 540 x d 770mm $750

Vent 11- cast iron double brick 226x153x37mm $38.50 incl gst

Original cast iron fence panels, approx. total length 8m. Each panel w 730 x h 690mm $245 each panel

Original cast iron Victorian brackets / corners x 15. Flat edge length 392mm. Grit blasted and coated with structural primer.

Combination lock safe (detail) Victoria Safe Company Pty Ltd w605 x d660 x h765 $660

Original Victorian verandah balustrade panels cast iron, grit blasted and coated with structural primer. 3 available w 413 x h 810, $220 each Additional panels can be recast to order, contact us for prices

Slate mantel original, marble paint detail top shelf width 1830mm $2200

Slate mantel original, marble paint detail top shelf width 1830mm $2200

Timber gable ends, louvred, w1980 x h840 apex, h240 wing $240

Reproduction fireplace place picture tiles

steel angle iron security / fence panels $350 each 1935w x 1960h

Finials small 430mm $160 incl gst. Large finial 590mm $190 incl gst

Adelaide Racing Club cast iron lacework corners. Initials A.R.C. in the design of these pieces of Adelaide history x 12 corners $75 each

Original Victorian cast iron gutter brackets $10

1920’s yellow glass pendant light, leaf feature $125

Stripped kauri pine Edwardian mantel,

iron pedestrian gate decorative spears 1020wide x 1500high $440

Tall steel security grill, for side of building/house, h2610 x w1480mm plus additional top grill panel h700 x 1480mm $1200

Victorian wood burning fire basket $330

portion of cast iron downpipe 450 in length profile 85mm x 107mm $50

original deco leadlight 325w x 390h $85

Leadlight window in frame, glass panel dimensions 285 x 720mm $220

Leadlight panel 440 x 1215mm $350

Ornate brass 5 branch pendant light (detail) approx. diameter 800mm $425

1950 flush panel internal 7x available $75-$100

Five branch brass pendant lights x 3, white shades $150 each

Nine small matching doors/room dividers with leadlight. Original doors from Melbourne office approx w 705 x h 1805. Some have water damage. $200 each

Original Art Deco leadlight window panel 335 x 420mm $175

Original Victorian fireplace tiles 6 x 6 inch $28

Solid timber louvre window/vent 455 x 645mm $220

detail of picture tile . set 23

Reproduction tile hearth set, deep green with yellow iris border w1370 x d456mm $480

Cyclone gates assorted pedestrian to driveway size from $60

Original Victorian fireplace tiles x 3 available, good condition $28 each , set 16

Original gaslights, early Victorian wall brackets $150 each

Victorian fireplace tile panel x 2, original tiles and arrangement, $250 . OTB

Original fireplace tiles x 4 available $28 each , Set 31

Faithfully reproduced Simpson 10 foot farm gate including hinges, convex radials, cast iron and steel as per originals, L3095 x 1300mm $1820 + gst

Ceiling pendant with gallery, white glass with decal. approx. 400mm diam $80

Very early original Victorian driveway gate pair with cast iron posts. Made in Adelaide. approx. gate opening w 2700mm x h 1120mm, Outside posts approx w 3200mm x h1270mm. Grit blasted and coated with structural primer $2450

Arch French doors, full glass timber frame, 2365 x 1770 $440

Original mantel, double shelf, twin bevel oval mirrors, w1375 x h1650mm

leadlight glass size 300 x 612 $220 , NB small crack in one of the blue rondelles

Victorian cast iron lacework, double corner, single piece w890 x h715 $145

Rare old ‘new stock’ cupboard handles/latches, perfect condition, Persinware brand ‘Tiltacach’, 10x deep red and nickel finish, 20 x ivory and nickel finish. All brand new with all fittings. $15 each

Rare old ‘new stock’ cupboard handles/latches, perfect condition, Persinware brand ‘Tiltacach’, 10x deep red and nickel finish, 20 x ivory and nickel finish. All brand new with all fittings. $15 each

Leadlight window panels 275 x 995mm $275 each panel

Vent 2-external terracotta double brick Victorian 230x152x35mm $30.25 incl GST

Blacksmith finely worked wrought iron table base, grit blasted and primed for painting, w725 x d575 x h715mm $440

Original Victorian fireplace tiles, detailed decal, deep brown and white background, 2 available $28 each

Original double shelf timber fireplace mantel/surround with turnings, top shelf length 1480mm $575

Polished internal bungalow door 810 x 2028mm $220

Chandelier, five branch approx. 400mm diam $175

external glass top bungalow door 800wx2030h $330

early Scottish cast iron pedestrian gate 1200w 1350h $1100

4 available stylised original carnation tiles $25 each, Set 30

stair balusters, rails, newel posts $150

original leadlight 600mmwide x 450mmhigh frame size 715mmwide x 540mmhigh $245

Detail of edge on marble top

original green enamel industrial light shades 420 mm diameter x 240 mm drop $ 95

Pair of original fireplace tiles c1920-1930, mauve, 6 inch x 6 inch, $28 each, 2 available WS

Fantastic Art Deco light, glass bowl with steel and brass mounts on steel rods, 750 mm diameter with an 1100 mm drop. $ 685

bowl and chain light with ceiling gallery (light B) $185, appx diameter 300 mm

original bowl and chain light with ceiling gallery ( light C ), some damage to rim where chains connect ,380 mm diameter appx , $160

Ex ETSA spotlights on bracket, will need new electrics , 500 mm diameter . $390 each , 3 available

6 Beautiful fine cast original balustrade panels, each panel 534mm wide x 825 mm tall, 6 panels makes up 3200 mm, $ 220 each

Reproduction over mantle mirror, 1400 mm wide x 1260 mm tall, 2 available $485 each

Original cast iron verandah lacework with shamrock and scroll design. approx 6 metres available. h 160mm. $120 per metre

Original Victorian fireplace tiles, Navy blue transfer print on white ground, 2 panel set $230

pine corbells , $ 60 the pair

large Gothic style arch, 2800 mm wide x 765 mm tall, $ 485