Rim Lock | Install | Brass
Here is the outside of a rim lock install. What a classic clean look with only a knob, rosette and lidded cylinder cover!
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Rim Lock | Satin Nickel
Rim Locks originated and are more prevalent on the east coast. This one in satin nickel was made for a customer here in the mid-west. Check out the drop pull handle that is on the inside. The only hardware on the outside would be the knob, rosette and cylinder cover. A ...
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candelabra | restoration | brass and marble
This magnificent candelabra was polished and given a coat of clear lacquer. Our customer could hardly believe his eyes when it was picked up.
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Here is a before and after of a brass and porcelain chandelier that we gave a butler finish (not highly polished). We also rewired the entire fixture and gave it new sockets and candle covers.
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german silver sink | restoration
This huge german nickel sink is used every day in our customer's Hyde Park home. We replaced the bottom of the basins with german silver along with its wood framing. Finally, it was polished to a mirror finish. Be sure to check out our own wilmette hardware's custom german nickel ...
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clock parts | restoration | satin silver
These two pieces from a seth thomas clock were first given a satin silver finish. We then painted the lettering and numbers in black to match the original.
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wedding cake fixture | butler brass | crystal replacement
We actually received this beautiful wedding cake fixture in a couple of boxes all in pieces. The brass was given a butler finish, the crystal was cleaned and the fixture was assembled piece by piece by our lighting expert. See our website at http://www.albarwilmette.com/lighting/ for more of our lighting restoration ...
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mortise lock repair | replacement parts | restoration
Did you know that we perform all kinds of repairs on mortise locks? Here is a broken casing that we were able to piece together and solder. Make sure to check out all of our hardware restoration services at http://www.albarwilmette.com/hardwarerestoration/
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new york central railroad bell | paint | polish lacquer
This is an original bell from the new york central railroad. It was a retirement gift in recognition for service from 1908 to 1957! The frame was cleaned and painted while the bell and plaque were polished and lacquered without effecting the original engraving.
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lanterns | copper & brass | polish & lacquer
Here is a before and after of a great collection of copper and brass lanterns. After a good polishing and lacquered finish, these lanterns are back to their original luster for years to come.
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