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Brewster Road Coach Lamps Restoration
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This is one of a pair of Brewster lamps, pictured as we received them. The repairs needed included complete dismantling, polishing scratched glass, replacement of rusted-out panels, stabilization of other rust, reassembly, resilvering, and refinishing. |
| The Brewster lamps pictured completely dismantled ready for repairs. |
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The finished project. |
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We are pleased to provide high quality repairs and restoration of
carriage lamps. Among the services we can provide are: beveled and bent
glass, colored (flash) glass, engraved and etched glass, polishing
scratched glass, replating in brass, nickel, or silver, custom metal
spinning, and complete carriage lamp restoration.
Estimating the cost of restoration is very difficult without having the
lamps in question in hand. The following are very general estimates
reflecting past experience. Your actual cost may vary greatly depending
on the many
variables involved in lamp restoration.
Estimated
Repair Prices
| Item |
Cost |
| Flat beveled glass (installed) | $75.00 - $120.00/ea. |
| Bent beveled glass (installed) | $90.00 - $200.00/ea. |
| New oil burners (installed) | $55.00 - $200.00/ea. |
| Polish and replate each piece in brass or nickel | $20.00 - $150.00/ea. |
| Polish and replate each piece in silver | $30.00 - $250.00/ea. |
| Refinish, strip, cleanup, paint, trim out | $450.00 - $1000.00/pr. |
| Hourly rate for repairs | $44.00 / hour |
Custom Spun Parts
| Custom Spun Parts | First Part | Additional Parts |
| Small
uncomplicated (e.g., candle caps) |
$60.00
- $85.00 |
$20.00
- $40.00/ea. |
| Medium
(e.g., tail cups, chimney finials) |
$65.00
- $100.00 |
$20.00
- $45.00/ea. |
| Large
(e.g., round front reflectors) |
$100.00
- $250.00 |
$40.00
- $80.00/ea. |
Complete Restorations
Usually cost less than the sum of all repairs. The prices below are
representative of the average restoration project and are NOT acutal
prices. Actual prices will vary depending on the job. Contact us directly for a more
specific estimate.
| Restoration Jobs |
Cost |
| Small
to medium buggy lamps |
$1,200.00
- $1,800.00 |
| Large,
high-quality carriage lamps |
$1,400.00
- $2,800.00 |
| Large
ornate, specialty lamps (e.g., park drag or hearse) |
$2,000.00
- $3,500.00 |
Quotes and Appraisals
We are happy to provide written quotations when lamps are
sent to our shop. You may use UPS or USPS, pack and insure well. We
will
send a quotation and do not start work until we receive your signed
approval.
If you do not wish to have the work done we will return the lamps as
is.
In this case we would appreciate your remittance of $40.00/pair plus
return
shipping.
Appraisals are only our estimates of the value of lamps. Condition,
location, availability, the general economy, and other factors
influence the value of carriage lamps. Our appraisals should not be
considered infallible.