Allen & Baron

jib pulls | custom

Ken — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:31:43 +0000

This is an example of one of our custom jib pulls finished to match our customer’s sample. Just let us know your required dimensions and finish. Be sure to check out our full line of cabinet hardware at http://www.wilmettehardware.com/cabinet/index.php

antique door knob & escutcheon | satin antique brass & lacquer

Ken — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:11 +0000

These original steel door knobs and escutcheons have been finished in a satin antique brass and lacquered finish. Did you know that we offer a 10% discount on orders for 6 doors or more?

door hinges | polished brass

Ken — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:53:20 +0000

I thought this photo was just amazing of 300 polished brass hinges that we supplied to a local builder. We have a complete selection of hinges for all your door and cabinet needs which we can supply either the traditional slotted or philips fasteners finished to match.

wall sconce | refinish

Ken — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:30:13 +0000

Have you ever found that perfect item only to find that it is just not the right color or finish? That was the case with these wall sconces that we refinished in a butler brass and lacquer.

custom door handle | polished nickel | restoration

Ken — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:53:20 +0000

I think I’ll do something different and post the following comment from another happy customer:

After providing some pictures to you via email and obtaining a quotation, Al Bar was able to turn our ‘pop-up’ request around in less than two days, just-in-time for our event. This door handle is no off-the-shelf item, it was specially ordered from Europe long ago, so it wasn’t a matter of just ordering up a new one. It may seem like an insignifacant detail, this door handle, but we are a design-driven company where details really matter, and the handle is literally the first object every customer sees and touches in our showroom (thus the 20 years of wear, right down to the brass!). The re-plated door handle is just as magnificent as when it was new, and the owner was very pleased.

chandelier restoration | rewiring | missing cyrstal

Ken — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:39:13 +0000

This chandelier actually had a candle on one of the arms that started to burn. First the wiring was replaced with new sockets and candle covers. It was then hand cleaned, waxed and missing crystal was hung.

bathroom fixtures | polished nickel

Ken — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:00:02 +0000

This vintage towel rack, soap dish and toothbrush holder were given a new life with a polished nickel finish.

harmon hinge | polished nickel

Ken — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:56:19 +0000

This is our harmon hinge in a polished nickel finish. It is the perfect choice if your looking for a very clean and flush installation of a pocketing door. They are available for 1 3/4″, 2″ and 2 1/4″ thick doors. Integrated ball stops keep the door in the open or closed position and roller bearings gives them an extremely smooth operation. You can view them along with our other specialty hinges at http://www.wilmettehardware.com/hinges/index.php

tea set | silver service | silver plate | repair

Ken — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:34:08 +0000

Here is a before and after of a complete coffee and tea set that we re-silver plated. If you have a complete set with tray, it will qualify for a 10% discount on our services. If you would like to discuss your particular restoration needs, you can contact us at info@albarwilmette.com.

large church door hinges | restoration

Ken — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:22:42 +0000

These have to be the largest ball bearing hinges I have ever seen. They measure 10″ x 8″ and were brought into our shop for restoration from a local church door. We prepare the base metal for outdoor conditions and gave them a beautiful oil rubbed bronze finish.