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HISTORIC RESTORATION

We were contacted by a client in Philadelphia about historic balcony railings and terrace railings. The original wrought iron railings were approximately 100 years old and some were in a state of neglect. The original balconies had been originally mounted to the wood structure with two rows of brick laid in front, making the mountings totally inaccessible.

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Historic Restoration Gallery

The elements of rain, salt, and sun can be devastating to a beautifully crafted project, even if created by renowned Philadelphia artist and blacksmith Samuel Yellin or artist Edgar Brandt. While their work still adorns home on the east coast and beyond, maintaining the beautiful iron fence, driveway gates, and terrace railings can be a significant challenge.

The elements of rain, salt, and sun can be devastating to a beautifully crafted project, even if created by renowned Philadelphia artist and blacksmith Samuel Yellin or artist Edgar Brandt. While their work still adorns home on the east coast and beyond, maintaining the beautiful iron fence, driveway gates, and terrace railings can be a significant challenge.

While doing an ironworks historic restoration project can be daunting, especially if the project was in a state of neglect, the rewards of giving a new lease on life to a exceptional project is always rewarding.

Historic Samuel Yellin Restoration Balcony
Beautiful Balcony Railing Restoration
Custom Brackets for Balcony
Leaf Detail on Restoration Balcony Railing
Collar Detail on Restored Railing
Center Crest of Restoration Balcony Railing
Restored Balcony Railing
Leaf Detail on Restored Balcony Railing
Rosette Detail on Restored Balcony Railing
Restored Iron Balcony
Scroll Center Banded Together on Restored Iron Railing
Custom Detailed Post Ending On Restored Iron Balcony Railing
Fleur-De-Lis Detail on Balcony Railings
Wall Mounted Restored Iron Balcony
Restoration Iron Balcony Railing
Restored Iron Balcony
Restored Iron Balcony on Front Entrance
Restored Custom Post Ending
Restored Iron Railing Post
Detail of Finish on Restored Iron Railing
Custom Scroll Post
Ball Top Restored Post
Restored Iron Railing
Restored Railing on Front Steps
Restored Iron Railing
Post Detail on Restored Iron Railing
Restored Iron Railing
Twisted Railing Design Restoration
Post Cap on Restored Iron Railing
Restored Iron Railing Detail
Iron Railing Restoration Design
Samuel Yellin Iron Railing Restoration
Flower detail on Small Iron Railing
Twisted Scroll Rialing Design
Pedestrian Gate on Restored Railing
Custom Scroll Bracketry on Restored Iron Balcony Railing
Leaf Detail On Restored Iron Railing
Custom Leaf Detail on Restored Iron Railing
Restored Iron Balcony Railing
Restoration Iron Railing on Balcony
Iron Railing Restoration
Custom Designed Iron Balcony Restoration
Restored Tall Security Gate