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August 19, 2008
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well maybe. T and I went to visit a friend in Vermont this past weekend and discovered a fabulous, ornate radiator at Renew (its worth the trip --they have clawfoot tubs, doors, sinks, etc. too and ita a real Salvage place with Salvage like prices). It is gorgeous and I snagged it despite the fact that it is caked in rust at the connection. Because it was only 40 bucks-i decided to take the risk (i.e. expense) to have a show stopper in the parlor. So we hauled it back to Nyc and now I am trying to figure out who to call to get this thing restored. Any ideas??
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The last time I had any work like this done (not on a radiator) was many years ago. I used a foundry in Greenpoint (for current selection, try googling "foundries, greenpoint"). Here's a link to an old NY Times article on foundries:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B06E5DE103DF931A35756C0A96F958260
NEW YORKERS & CO.; From Sculptor's Clay to Timeless Bronze
By ELAINE LOUIE, Published: May 2, 1999
Search also for a follow-up letter on a Greenpoint foundry: A Notable Foundry Operates in Williamsburg.
If you have not seen it, "This Old House" had a segment on radiator restoration which you can probably find in the library or online. Below is info on two restorers who I have not used and cannot comment on from experience. They are not local:
Metal Man Restoration LLC - mmresto.com/index.php?menu_id=51
Radical Radiator Restorations - radicalradiator.com/
Posted by: vinca at August 19, 2008 3:37 PM
Thanks Vinca, I will post a pic on the blog if this endeavor is successful!
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at August 20, 2008 8:41 AM
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