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SOURCE LIST: What We Don't Make and Links to Those That Do

These are hardware suppliers who may be able to help you with hardware needs we cannot meet.

  • Antiquing Solution
    try The Furniture Connoisseur They also have an extensive line of polishes for metal and wood, gilding supplies, and speciality restoration products that are very hard to find.
     
  • Looking for our hardware in the U.K and Europe?
    try Rutlands Ltd.
     
  • Pulls for 5" or 6" Borings
    try Faneuil Furniture Hardware in Salem, NH, 603-898-7733
     
  • Beds, Brass Beds or Brass Bed Parts
    While we make bed hardware for wood beds, we don't make hardware for metal beds:
    try Brass Bed Boutique in Canton Ct.- 860-693-0333
    They stock antique parts for metal beds; restore and refinish beds, and build new beds. Or, Settlers Hardware in Houston Tx. - for brass bed parts: 713-524-2417.
     
  • Doorknobs, Door Knockers, Door Locks, LARGE Brass Door Hinges, or Push-Plates for Doors
    try Whitechapel Ltd for door hinges and locks, or try Crown City Hardware at 626-794-0234
     
  • Clock Works or Movements (we do have finials and so do they)
    try Merritts Antiques
     
  • French Pulls
    try Faneuil Furniture Hardware at 603-898-7733
     
  • Antique Glass and Window Sashes
    try Fairview Glass
     
  • Custom Mattresses
    try Norwalk Mattress Co.
     
  • Custom Brass Hardware Reproductions
    try Heritage Metalworks in Downingtown, PA (610-518-3999) or 18th Century Hardware in Derry, Pennsylvania (724-694-2708).
     
  • Plating, restoration and repair work
    try NECS. Ray is a specialist in the repair and restoration of antique metal ware. He restores silver tea services, lamps, and does polishing and lacquering. We often refer to him for nickel or silver plating and he does a wonderful job. He is in Crisfield, Maryland at 410-968-3060.
     
  • Signs or Plaques
    New England Awards in Bethel Ct will make them for you. 203-790-7444. Many jewelers have experience making these as well, or any place that sells trophies and awards.
     
  • Table legs try Classic Designs by Matthew Burak, St. Johnsbury, VT
    who makes table legs, aprons, and kits.
     
  • we will sell you bits of brass wire, rod, bar, strip, etc--if it is something we have on hand.
    But for more choice, give ASAP Source a call at 734-213-2727. They specialize in small amounts of raw materials.
     
  • Whitechapel Ltd, Wilson, WY:
    Imported furniture and cabinet hardware, architectural hardware, and more locks and more hinges. Owned and operated by a gentleman who appreciates customer service, and knows his stuff.
     
  • Ball & Ball, Exton, PA:
    Our chief competitor. In addition to custom work, they make lighting fixtures and fireplace accessories. Like us, they are a family run business.
     
  • New England Country Silver, Crisfield, MD.:
    These folks repair, restore, replate, or duplicate silver, brass and gold. Whether it's silverware, hardware, lighting, door hardware, or whatever; NECS can have your old item back in beautiful condition.
     
  • Guadalupe Forge., Ingram, TX:
    This company makes and stocks an extensive line of hand forged iron hardware in interesting patterns, and they even make a lot of handy accessories like towel bars and toilet paper holders. They specialize in production smithing, and have three retail stores in the Texas hill country.
     
  • Bauerware, San Francisco, CA:
    Looking for that unusual pull, like a salamander handle or a butterfly pull? Bauerware has all kinds of things exactly like that. A wonderful San Francisco outfit, they have some of their hardware on the web but they have much, much more not on the web. Call or email them if you don't see what you want.
     
  • Robinson's Antiques, Lake Odessa, MI:
    Antique hardware & mirror resilvering. They buy and sell antique hardware for home or furniture. They even offer a free matching service. Since 1967.
     
  • Rockler Woodworking, Medina, MN:
    Woodworking supplies and hardware for woodworkers of all types.
     
  • A. & E. Squire Ltd., Short Heath, England:
    Manufacturer of many styles of box, drawer and cupboard locks. Squires makes many of the locks we sell. Their entire product line is shown online. If you find a lock they produce but we do not carry, we would be happy to order it for you. Allow several weeks for delivery, and please remember that special ordered items are not returnable.
     
  • Crown City Hardware, Pasadena, CA
    Located in California, Crown City Hardware has a large showroom and a catalog. They carry a wide range of hardware, both antique and reproduction. They are a good place to look for crystal door knobs, locks sets, and window hardware.
     
  • The Craftsman Home Connection, Spokane, Washington:
    This is a mail order company that specializes in hardware for early twentieth century craftsman and bungalow style homes. There product line is comprehensive, it includes funriture, cabinet hardware, and even lighting.
     
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