Serving New York For Over 25 Years
In August 2009, the U.S. Government hired Metal Man Restoration to restore the exterior bronze gates at the front entrance of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City. Dating to the building’s completion in 1902, the gates are a defining feature of the entranceway.
The gates arrived at our facility in poor condition. They no longer operated correctly, the bronze caster wheels would not turn properly, one gate was missing a large bronze finial section, and the finish was buried under old paint, dirt, and grime.
Over several months, Metal Man Restoration re-cast the missing finial section and fabricated it back into the gates, made welding repairs, and rebuilt the bronze caster wheels so the gates swung freely again.
The team then recreated the original statuary bronze finish, the chemically applied patina that gives the metal its authentic tone. The work preserved the gates’ historic value and returned them to full use at the Custom House entrance.
At Metal Man Restoration LLC, we understand the importance of metal restoration projects.
That’s why we offer our customers the unique opportunity to Ask The Metal Man – our team of experienced craftspeople who are dedicated to answering any questions you may have about refinishing, painting and staining, polishing, plating, electroplating, chandelier/lighting restoration, and more.
Contact us today for more information! Let’s get your metal restoration project started – Ask The Metal Man now!
