May 10, 2009 outdoor lanterns | lighting restoration | verde gris finish The restoration of these outdoor lanterns included removal of rust along with the old finish. Fine Paints of Europe (made in Holland) was chosen…
May 7, 2009 compote | silver repair | silver plating This item was brought into our shop by a customer with a repair gone bad. I wish I had taken a before photo –…
May 4, 2009 chandelier repair | candle covers | crystal replacement This brass chandelier was hand cleaned and waxed after it was rewired including new sockets. We also added poly bees wax drip candle covers and…
May 1, 2009 cash register | hand cleaned polished | antique restoration We hand cleaned and polished this vintage bronze cash register for a client. What I thought was the greatest about this cash register was…
April 28, 2009 iron metal restoration | light satin wax This beautiful iron plaque is one of many that were mounted on the estate’s garden walls. We preserved the detailed artwork with a light…
April 25, 2009 keyhole cover | hardware restoration | polished brass We polished these brass keyhole covers for a local homeowner. Stop by our shop at 127 Green Bay Road in Wilmette, IL to check…
April 22, 2009 table lamp repair | restoration | satin brass Notice the thin brass strip that runs down the center of the wood. We were able to mask off the wood exposing only the…
April 19, 2009 rim lock set | satin nickel | entry hardware This rim lock set was one of our same day finishing jobs. In by 9:00, out by 5:00 locked up safe and sound. Watch for Wilmette…
April 16, 2009 coffee urn | polished silver plated | antique restoration This 120 year old coffee urn was restored to it’s original beauty with the help of our craftsmen. This urn is still being regularly…
April 12, 2009 window casement latch | polished brass lacquered | hardware restoration What’s amazing is that these casement latches are for a coach house. You can just imagine what is in main house? They are still nicer…