Monthly Archives: August 2010

ceiling fixture | antique satin brass | matte laquer

08.31.10

A satin antique brass finish was selected for this vintage ornate ceiling fixture.  Our customer did not want a shiny luster so we gave it a final clear coating of a matte lacquer to protect its new finish.
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chicago-niles hardware

08.30.10

the chicago-based manufacturer of this hardware was niles hardware. this was often used on pre-turn of the century, post-chicago fire homes. as this was prior to the days of ups/fedex, hardware was much more regional in its use.
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chicago manufactured hardware

08.30.10

this hardware is typical of original and replacement hardware that you would find on pre-turn of the century chicago homes. this hardware may or may not be used as part of a current restoration that we are working on.
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brass candlesticks | polish lacquer | restore

08.27.10

We restored these great candlesticks by giving them a new polished brass finish and a coating of clear lacquer.  The large pair stand over 3 feet tall!
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