Brass lantern restoration
This brass lantern needed several missing finials cast, a new three-branch lighting assembly made and two panes of glass replaced. We then polished and lacquered the metalwork.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP · ESTABLISHED 2003
Brass Restoration & Repair
Specialist restoration, repair and polishing of antique, period and modern brass objects, with care taken to preserve their original character.
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Brass restoration & repair
Restoring brass with care
From family heirlooms and decorative objects to architectural fittings, we repair and restore brass while respecting the character of each piece. Some items benefit from a bright polished finish; others are best left with their aged appearance.
We can clean and polish brass, repair damaged metalwork, make missing parts and apply protective lacquer where appropriate. The aim is always to give each item the attention it needs, rather than make everything look new.
What we can do
- Cleaning and conservation: Removing dirt and old finishes with care.
- Repairs: Repairing broken or damaged brass fittings and objects.
- Replacement parts: Making or casting missing components to match the originals.
- Polishing and lacquering: Restoring a polished finish and applying protective lacquer where suitable.
- Original finishes: Preserving aged surfaces and restoring decorative finishes, including work on ormolu mounts.
You'll find more examples of polished metalwork on our Metal Polishing page.
Previous restorations
Brass pieces we’ve worked on
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Brass church lectern
The lectern had started to lean because one of the column castings had broken. We dismantled it, repaired the damaged casting and polished the brass.
Arts and Crafts fire fender
This Arts and Crafts-style fire fender needed a few repairs and careful polishing.
Chinese brass ornament
Three of the horse's feet had broken and some decorative stones were missing. We silver-soldered the feet back into place, fitted replacement stones and polished the brass.
Brass front-door furniture
These original brass door fittings were cleaned, polished and lacquered so they could be reused rather than replaced.
Ormolu lion furniture mount
One of several mounts from a bookcase. We cleaned the ormolu and renewed the gilding in damaged areas.
Brass tabletop
This brass tabletop was polished and lacquered to restore its finish.
Have a brass item in need of attention?
Send us a few photographs and tell us what needs repairing or restoring. We'll be happy to discuss the work.
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