July28
Do you have a favorite pot or pan that just isn’t working like it used to and hate the idea of getting rid of it? Let us bring it back to it’s original luster. We polished these copper pots and gave them a new tin lining – ready to go on that favorite recipe.
July24

Are you changing the decor in a room and just cannot find the right table to match? Let us help you – we took this pair of brass tables and gave them new life with a beautiful polished nickel finish.
July20
The vintage interior door plates and knobs shown were polished then given an antique black treatment in the recessed areas. We utilized the same process used when they were originally produced.
July16
This beautiful 8-candle brass chandelier was in need of a good polishing and a coat of lacquer to bring it back to it’s original grandeur. It was totally re-wired including new sockets and candle covers. Be sure to visit our website at http://www.albarwilmette.com/lighting/ for more information on all our lighting restoration capabilities.
July12

Here is a pair of porcelain table lamps that were in need of our help. We replaced the broken brass rod, re-formed the bent wires and attached the porcelain pieces. I was also re-wired and back in working order.
July8
Here is our very own wilmette hardware rutledge hammered cabinet knob in an antique silver and lacquer finish. Be sure to check out all of our fine architectural cabinet hardware gallery at http://www.wilmettehardware.com/cabinet/index.php
July4

This before and after is of a very large (5 inch diameter) set of front door hardware that probably dates back to the 60’s. Our customer chose an oil rubbed bronze and oil “living” finish that will change over time.
June30
This pair of beautiful cut glass candelabras had to be totally disassembled, the cut glass hand cleaned and the sterling silver polished to a mirror finish before being reassembled by our shop.
June26
All these two 24″ exterior stainless steel handles needed was our satin finish with two coats of clear lacquer and they look as good as new.
June18

A soft butler brass finish with a coating of a low luster lacquer was provided on this great towel floor rack. We also fabricated the missing rod and caps to bring it back to it’s original condition.