Do you have that favorite copper pot or pan than you just love but it has lost it's luster or more important the tin lining is gone? This hammered copper pot with brass handles was cleaned, polished and re-tin lined and is as good if not better than new.
. Read More →We realize the value of your silver items – not only from a monetary value but also from a sentimental value. We have always utilized the old methods of silver repair and restoration – some of our tools are well over 100 years old. We also perform detailed repairs with ...
. Read More →In by 9:00 out by 4:00 that's our same day service Monday through Thursday. Here is a before & after of a set that was given new life with a dark oil rubbed bronze finish. Give us a call at (847)251-0187 if you'd like to know more about our same ...
. Read More →We did this project for a commercial builder in Chicago over a 3 week period. They were restoring the exterior hardware on a building with over a dozen exterior doors. Vintage thumb levers, mail slots and cylinders were provided as well as our own wilmette hardware mortise locks. The finish ...
. Read More →The steel back plates and knobs on this exterior front door hardware were given our old brass finish. Now the entire set matches.
. Read More →Here is a before and after of a great old wall mounted brass barometer. Not only did we give it a polished brass finish, we also took apart and cleaned the glass and reading plate.
. Read More →An antique brass and lacquered finish was chosen for these ornate candlestick holders and compote with cut glass. Did you know that we can match practically any finish sample you can provide? Our standard finishes are available at http://www.albarwilmette.com/
. Read More →This is our own wilmette hardware cyma cabinet knob which is also available with a back plate. Be sure to check out all of our fine architectural hardware at http://www.wilmettehardware.com/
. Read More →Did you know that there is more to the restoration process than just "dipping" it in silver? We first photograph the item, then a drawing or sketch is made while it is dis-assembled for finishing. Each individual piece is then polished, plated and lacquered before it is re-assembled and wired.
. Read More →This beautiful book stand was given a satin finish and lacquered by our shop. Notice that the engraving was not compromised by the satin process.
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