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November 6, 2009
Wooden Cornice Ornaments
The vertical wooden ornamented supports holding our cornice is damaged. The details resemble acanthus leaves, rolls and dolphin tails. Does anyone know of a source so we can try to match and replace as needed? We'll file with Landmarks but anything has got to look better than our mishmash.
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I am not sure that Deborah Mills does the work you're looking for, but she has a deep background in both aesthetic and historical/preservation woodcarving. I warmly recommend her. If not the right commission for her, I'm sure she can refer you to others: http://www.deborahmillswoodcarving.com/
If a fiberglass replacement is appropriate, consider contacting: http://www.afcornice.com/ (Copiague, LI)
The information at this site might interest/assist you: http://www.nps.gov/history/HPS/TPS/standguide/preserve/preserve_wood.htm
Also, I would consider contacting the LPC's Public Information Officer to see whether they can provide any resource lists: 212-669-7817 or info@lpc.nyc.gov
http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/html/working_with/perform_work.shtml
Posted by: vinca at November 5, 2009 8:05 PM
Yes I had replacement corbels built when we rebuilt our bay window by Omar at Artistic Woodcrafts. His pohone number is 646-541-3409. Tell him Hamish sent you.
Posted by: hc at November 6, 2009 8:59 AM
You should actually contact the Landmarks Conservancy at 212.995.5260. LPC does not give our recommendations for contractors or other vendors because they are a city agency.
Posted by: BrooklyNights at November 6, 2009 9:50 AM
Yes, it's true that LPC cannot make specific contractor recommendations. But, if you take the time to ask, they can sometimes help point you towards available resources that aid in understanding the nature of your repair. I find the Conservancy's contractor lists, though readily available, rather limited (and sometimes even self-serving).
Posted by: vinca at November 6, 2009 10:46 AM
speak to a company that does latex casts of the original and composite (ie "fiberglass") replicas. That is the best way to get authentic reproductions of repeating decorative elements such as brackets or modillions or lion's heads etc. They are also light weight and monolithic which is a plus. There are plenty of those companies in the metro area, at least one in LIC. google fiberglass architectural elements.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 6, 2009 5:07 PM
The landmarks commission does not recommend but I asked whose work they approved in the past and the guy read me a list of contractors.
Posted by: jfss at November 6, 2009 5:48 PM
CONTACT MR LUIS luisenrique0571_62@hotmail.com HE CAN CAST OR COPY BY MARMOLEX OR PLASTER AND STICK IN THE WOOD SURFACE, HE HUSE LATEX RUBBER, ILL COST SOO CHEAP
Posted by: yurigmushainti71 at November 6, 2009 6:26 PM
Agree that contacting Artistic wood crafts - Omar -- is a good road to go down. They have done lots of work for me and are real craftsmen. Not this, but have seen a Cornish in their shop that was amazing.
http://artisticwoodcrafts.blogspot.com/
Posted by: AnnieJ at November 7, 2009 3:15 PM
Omar and Bella of artisticwoodcrafts are great at this type of thing. Just be sure to have it made of a durable wood (not poplar, as it is prone to fungal growth).
Posted by: southslope at November 8, 2009 7:07 PM
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