Tag Archives: Cast Iron

Traditional Ornamental Iron Railing and Gate, New York Stoop

Posted on April 27, 2016 by rtdgba

Petrillo Ironworks of Brooklyn, NY employed a thoughtful and collaborative approach to this ornamental iron railing and double gate project. The client wanted an historic look and feel, which the fabricator achieved by using very little welding on the project, bolted … Continue reading →

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1926 Steinway Piano Restoration, in Progress

Posted on April 15, 2016 by rtdgba

Thomas Piano Service of Montgomery, Alabama is in the beginning stages of the restoration of a 1926 Steinway grand. We will add pictures of the work, as they become available. Shown below is the cast iron piano plate, before and after. Gilding … Continue reading →

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Historic Reproduction Cast Iron Stairs

Posted on March 25, 2016 by rtdgba

In order to instantly create period historic credibility for a new townhouse development in Columbus, Ohio, Steptoe and Wife, of Toronto furnished nine period, cast iron staircase units featuring an historic design tread. All units were prefabricated in their shop, … Continue reading →

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Spiral Stair Layout Without Regrets: Vertical Access in Limited Space.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by rtdgba

Requiring only about half the floor area required for conventional staircases, spiral stairs sometimes furnish the only legal means of access to upper levels, roofs and lofts in areas where space is limited.  Additionally, these prefabricated, freestanding assemblies add a dynamic design element, save … Continue reading →

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