Restoration projects run from a

Restoration projects run from a simple solder joint to resurrecting an object from near oblivion. Whenever possible, we try to respect the integrity of the piece, preserving as much of the original material as possible and keeping repairs imperceptible.

On this site we've tried to compartmentalize for ease of describing what we do, but in regards to restoration, all disciplines of metalsmithing come together. Any item from a candlestick to a brass bed can require variations of welding, soldering, brazing, casting, forging and electroplating.

Flatware awaiting repairs One of these pulls is the original, the other is a cast copy.

This fountain sculpture had sustained serious damage at one time and was repaired poorly. The original vase was lost and replaced with a newer brass vase at some time, and the arm repositioned. When it came to us, the sculpture was heavily calcified, the

head was decapitated, arms broken in three sections, the joints were broken free and sections of the body were missing. I wish I had the foresight to take a "before" picture, the one to the left was taken midway point.

carved model for a missing tail from a repro Remington statue

cast from mold and

attached to horse butt.

Charles Silvestri, antique lighting specialist, at the bench.