Bronze Convent Peep-Holes
These fine peep holes were pulled out of a Chicago Convent prior to demolition a few years ago. A couple of
Architectural Hardware Catalogs
Collecting old hardware and identifying it with old catalogs is tedious work. Yale & Towne was one of the premier manufacturers
Wilmette Store Photos
Here are some photos of our shop from the 1950’s and back to the turn of the century just before becoming
Custom Old Nickel Pulls
These pulls were hand sculpted based on original hardware from the 1890’s. The final finish was done by our staff in
Lexington Hotel Hardware
This hardware set is from the Lexington Hotel most famous for one of the notorious residents – Al Capone. The Lexington
Tudor Hardware – Winnetka, Illinois
These are some fine examples of tudor hardware that were restored in a home in Winnetka, Illinois. Original tudor hardware is
Exterior Hardware Finishing
These are a couple of photos of some exterior hardware we just restored on a home in Lake Forest, Illinois. This
Remodeling with a twist of a knob
What’s an easy, cost-effective way to bring new life to your home? New paint? New furniture? Hardwood floors?
While these are all great ways to refresh your space, there’s something else you can do that will cost far less. You might want to consider installing new door hardware.
For about $50 or so a door, you can dramatically change the entire look of your home. Door hardware is the final touch that pulls everything together, says Greg Bettenhausen, owner of Al Bar Hardware. It is the jewelry of the home.
Of course, it’s up to you whether you want to go with cultured pearls or natural. According to Bettenhausen, who does a lot of made-to-order work on the East Coast, it’s possible to spend as much as six figures for custom door hardware on a large home.
Y & T Project Photos
These are some photos of an original knob along with the sculpt we will be making molds from on a project
Yorktown – Chicago, Illinois
The photos above are of our Yorktown (egg and dart pattern) hardware set. We just completed this installation in Hyde Park
Restoration Van
Be sure to watch your area for our hardware restoration van. We may be in your area soon.
Victorian Hardware Restoration
Some time ago we completed the restoration of the Butler Wallace House in Indiana. It certainly is a treat to be