Reproducing old ornamental iron finals, moulding
This 1870s home in Detroit, MI has lost of all of its original decoration and, sadly, the finial on the roof. I believe everything was mostly pressed/stamped metal, based on similar homes in the neighborhood.
Has anyone ever reproduced such work? Or should a fabricator who has old molds? I was hoping to find the designs in an old architectural metal catalogue, but no luck so far. I could have everything done in wood, but figured I'd try this sub for ideas.
u/mfdaniels — 7 days ago