Interior Staircase Handrail Replacement

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I am trying to replace a missing segment of a wooden handrail from an interior staircase. I would like to match the profile of the existing rail (pictured). I have seen this rail profile in other brownstones, but I can’t find it online. To complicate matters, the piece that I need curves up to connect the handrail to the newell post at the top of the staircase. I think it is called a neck or a gooseneck. Does anyone have any experience matching a handrail like this? I have tried a few salvage yards with no luck. Has anyone had something like this made? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

longhaul

in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago

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bricklayer | 13 years and 9 months ago

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Hi there longhaul, We have the exact handrail as you and are also looking for a way to fill in a missing segment.  I’d appreciate in any direction / advice you have in finding a matching handrail.  Thank you!

rh | 14 years and 2 months ago

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If you can’t locate salvage, try Bill at Circular Stairs on Broadway. You’ll find his contact info in the archives. He can make one up to match.