screen door latch | oil rubbed bronze
This rim lock is available from von morris in many finishes.? Oil?rubbed bronze and un-lacquered brass work great in the elements.??If you are making a new screen door this is a great part for you to consider.
everything hinges on this
Here is another batch of our renowned traditional screw pattern hinge.? This hinge is based on a part that was made at the turn of the century.? Note the traditional sized ball finial and hole pattern.? Don’t forget the slotted screws (phillips screws are a no-no for your project).
deco mail slot nickel
This is a photo of a custom mail slot for a Chicago project we just completed.? It is a distressed nickel finish that complements the hardware we manufactured for the client.
the green lantern was at al bar
Yes the green lanterns are done / these were powder-coated after our staff welded the lanterns back on the post/hanger.? They were also completely re-wired and restored for a local home.
chicago lighting repair and restoration
These great lamps are back up on the exterior of a beautiful building on East Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois.? Many of the metal panels were re-fabricated (after the lantern blew down in the windy city).? The paint we used is a fine paints of europe product over a special metal primer.
exterior lantern restoration
We slightly digress from hardware for a few days showing off some of our latest projects for exterior lights (just trying to help you get ready for spring).? This lantern came to us crushed and mangled - our staff really did a great job putting this one back together.
lexington hotel chicago illinois
This is a door knob from the famous Lexington Hotel in Chicago.? This building was demolished over a decade ago.? This knob is worth about 200.00 to a collector and was cast in bronze specifically for this hotel.? Collector’s enjoy hardware that has provenance and can be identified with a specific building or home.
nickel hardware | nuHaus design
This additional hinge plate was added to this piece of furniture for our client.? This piece can also be seen at the Abt showroom in Glenview, Illinois.? http://www.albarwilmette.com/mediaevents/events/abtdisplay/index.php?Here are some other photos from the nuHaus display located in Abt of Glenview.?
hardware restoration & fabrication | robie house
These photos are from the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House. Read more
cremone bolt | polished nickel finish
Here are a couple photos of our cremone bolts with the?westmoreland knob in polished nickel.? These were installed as a piece of an overall hardware package on a project in Highland Park, Illinois.? These cremones can be finished by our shop in any finish and many knob selections are also available.
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huge iron lever
Note the scale of the lever as compared with the pen in the above photo. We had to rebuild this mortise lock and add new spring steel to prevent the lever from sagging on the door. Feel free to have us help on your next lock repair, restoration or rebuild project.
St. Pierre’s Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland
This is an original iron hardware set from Geneva, Switzerland (where Calvin began his work). The detail of the old masters is absolutely incredible.
deming flush pulls | cast bronze
These are the raw castings of pocket door hardware we are making for a Chicago project. They will be finished in a soft ‘butler’ bronze and hand waxed.
screen door latch
This fine screen door latch is available in several back-sets for various door conditions.? We would love to help you select hardware and finishes for your next project.? Our finishes and plating is second to none.
solid brass | polished & un-lacquered
This fine door knob was finished by our staff at Al Bar Wilmette.? It was part of a complete restoration project in one of the period apartment buildings here in Chicago, Illinois.? Al Bar works with homeowners, designers, builders and architects to select, manage and complete hardware restoration projects.? Be certain to visit our shop in Wilmette if you are ever in the Chicago area.