Heritage Metalwork & Replication

We specialise in the faithful reproduction of decorative heritage ironwork, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern digital design to restore lost or damaged architectural components.

We bridge the gap between historical preservation and modern engineering solutions.

By integrating original physical samples, historical photographs, and advanced digital design software, we create bespoke tooling that allows us to reproduce ironwork faithful to the original design. Whether for major heritage restoration projects or new developments requiring authentic period aesthetics, our team ensures every component meets the visual and structural requirements of your project.

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The Heritage Engineering Workflow

Our in-house tool room is the cornerstone of our replication capability.

By maintaining full control over the tooling process, we can transform any reference, be it a legacy drawing, a worn-down physical sample, or a historical photograph, into precision-engineered tooling.

This capability allows us to recreate complex geometries that are often no longer commercially available, ensuring your restoration project remains authentic.

By digitising physical samples through 3D CAD modeling, we can refine the geometry to correct years of wear and tear, ensuring the finished component not only replicates the original aesthetic but also improves upon the fit and finish for modern installation requirements.

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Replication Methods: Forging vs Casting

We provide two distinct pathways for heritage replication.

The selected process is dependant on what best suits the budget, volume, material, and structural requirements of your project:

Hot Forging Replication

Forging is our preferred method for medium-to-high volume replication. By using bespoke forging dies, we manipulate raw steel into precise, consistent forms. This process is ideal for creating "clean" components that require no additional fettling and offer superior strength. Notably, we can forge decorative elements like railheads directly onto the bar stock, creating a high-strength, one-piece component with improved durability.

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Casting Replication

Casting is ideally suited for low-volume projects where specific surface textures or complex decorative details must be preserved. We create molds from physical samples, capturing a mirror impression of the original. While cast iron components may require secondary finishing (fettling) to ensure a smooth surface, this process provides the highest level of detail for intricate architectural embellishments.

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Heritage Restoration Portfolio