19th century window trim installation?

This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo contractor who was removing it from a brownstone. I had the paint stripped and was planning to use it during a partial reno but the contractor insisted on replicating the trim instead.

Now, I still have the original trim and I’ve got four trim-less windows on a less-renovated floor that I’d love to improve. Can anyone recommend a good (but not terribly expensive) carpenter who could cut this old trim to size and install it around the windows? There’d be a slight bit of cutting away baseboards since I’d like to install the trim all the way to the floor, and the windowsills may have to be trimmed back as well. Thanks!

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Hey Steve, thanks! You did a great job on an interior door about two years ago, and I just wasn’t sure if this was something you’d have time for. I’ll send you an email with a few photos shortly!

justinromeu26 | 2 years and 3 months ago

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I am busy on doors in crown heights and headed to park slope in a few days and will be there for a couple weeks. My tools for this are in crown heights. Post or email me some photos and i can tell you what i think. If it is quick i can do it but i cannot get into anything drawn out.

Steve
Brownstonehomeinspection.com