Category G -– Exterior Railings & Fences - Forged

Gold: The Heirloom Companies

Title of Entry: Bronze Railing

Finish Type: Patinated bronze with a wax finish

Total Labor Hours: 375

Materials: Stainless steel, brass, bronze

The client for this project envisioned a front entrance railing with a very natural and organic look. They wanted the design to complement other aspects of the house and surroundings, and asked that it be crafted with the highest quality materials available. Plus, it had to be maintenance-free.

The Heirloom Companies delivered above and beyond, as usual.

All materials for the railing are solid silicon bronze, and every single element was hand forged and fabricated in the shop. The design incorporates four different animals, and the 'tree trunk' looking bases were achieved by layering sheet bronze onto the solid round bar. The acorns were made by creating a clapper dye in that shape, and then power hammering them while still hot. The results: a beautiful, one-of-a-kind railing, a very happy customer, and a Top Job award.

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