Replacing the Irreplaceable.
One piece of hardware at a time.
18th Century Hardware is a small business focusing on custom duplication of hardware for antique restoration and furniture as well as parts for old and antique cars, clocks, fans and more.
About Us
Just like the fine antiques and collections our clients treasure, we are unique. We know of only one other company that does just some of what we do in custom hardware duplication.
We are located in Derry, Pennsylvania, but our reproductions can be found in hotels, museums, capital buildings, skyscrapers and banks throughout the Western Hemisphere, as well as thousands of homes throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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18th Century Hardware owner William Simpson has been assisting clients for over 20 years. A native of Western Pennsylvania, Simpson is a mechanical engineer by trade who worked for corporations for over 30 years. Now he enjoys working on his own for customers just like you.
What We Do
Furniture Restoration
Furniture movers and repair firms come to us regularly for items which were lost or broken in a furniture move.
We have, for many years, done work for customers referred to us by Henredon, Thomasvillle, Drexel Heritage, Pennsylvania House, Stickley, and others.
We fix or replicate and restore irreplaceable hardware for these firms and for the everyday consumer.
Hardware
We make handles, backplates, knobs, trim, car door handles, emblems, name plates and more.
Antique & Museum Restorations
That one-of-a-kind piece of hardware for your antique chandelier, the drawer pull for your vintage dresser, or parts to restore lighting and fixtures in our nation's capital, a royal palace abroad or, the most 'magical place on earth', we can reproduce or restore metal parts to their original condition.
Our Process
Here's how we can help you
If you can supply us with an original part, we can usually make a replica or reproduction. We will finish our duplicate to match your original. We make as few duplicates as one, or as many as you wish. Many people get a spare to keep on hand for when the next original part breaks! Our duplicates are usually stronger than the original hardware. Occasionally, we make wood parts for drawer pulls, etc. However, 99% of what we make are metal parts.
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Typically, we can determine the feasibility of a project via a phone call, but we also welcome notes, pictures and sketches be sent to us via U.S. mail to our Derry, PA location. After its determined that we can help, we'll ask you to send original parts or molds and we'll get to work!
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Our Clients
We work with antique restorers and collectors, insurance agencies, and collectors of unique and one-of-a-kind items--as well as everyday consumers looking to restore furniture, cars and other items to their original condition.
We have, for many years, done work for customers referred to us by Henredon, Thomasvillle, Drexel Heritage, Pennsylvania House, Stickley, and others.
Contact Us
We know as far as current businesses go, we're 'off the grid' as we don't work via email (or have an email address for that matter...)
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We invite potential clients to call us at 724-694-2708 to discuss a project. You can also send a note, pictures or sketches (and other supplemental information) to:
18th Century Hardware
131 E 3rd Street
Derry, PA 15627
724-694-2708
