Forum: Iron
February 27, 2008
Security iron work cost ($?)
Estimate recently given by Vinnie's Italian Ironworks seems high - 2 windows, one garden apt entrance door(no decoration), and front entrance french-door style with transome. Ornamental elements consist of two rows of circles; one top one bottom and small decorative elements alterate rows on the bars.
Quote given $8,000.00 - is this extremly high? We are told they are "expensive" but do good work. Thoughts?
February 15, 2008
Long shot: Anybody happen to have parts for this fence?
I know this is a huge long shot, but posting to the Forum is cheap: Don't suppose anybody out there has any finials salvaged from this fence design, do you? I have these two, and need about four more. It was pretty common in circa 1870s Brooklyn brownstones, but it is very hard to find now. I'd pay a good price. Thanks.
February 8, 2008
Finial for a Gate
Does anyone know who I can contact about getting a metal part cast for the top of an iron gate? The iron finials on both posts are missing. Alternatively, where's the best source of architectural salvage for something like this?