Furniture Repair, Restoration and/or Manufacture
Tom Miller – Serendipity: Antiques, Artwork, and Goodies
450 S. Main Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
315-458-5999
Serendipity@CentralNY.twcbc.com (store – best)
TomMiller@twcny.rr.com (home)
Tom uses his engineering education now to repair and restore furniture in the back of Serendipity. He can perform a complete restoration, removing old finishes and applying new, make missing parts, do a less expensive “detail” of your piece, or simply re-glue a loose connection. He also does other antique related tasks, like re-wiring lamps. Just drop in or give him a call to discuss your project … that’s free. He can pick up your project in his cargo van, and deliver and set up the finished product.
Kevin Oliver – Oliver’s Restoration
106 Arterial Rd., Syr. (between Teall Ave. & Court St., behind “Lyncourt” building)
315-317-9519
kevin@oliversrestoration.com
Two decades experience, flow stripping -to- fine finishing.
Old pieces made new again!
Vincent Yates – Wood Finishers New York
6041 Pinegrove Road
Cicero, NY 13039
315-452-3375; fax 315-458-4457
woodfinishersny@gmail.com
Insurance, moving and furniture claims services. Not all repairs have to be done in shop. Call for in-home repairs.
Dacia – We are sad to say that Dacia has closed.
Clock / Watch Repairs
Timesmith Antiques – Chad Sopp
11 Ellis Drive Unit A., Dryden, NY 13053
607-708-4018
TimesmithAntiques@gmail.com
Service and sales of antique to vintage timepieces for the pocket and wrist, a dash of antiques and local art for zest. From watch bands and batteries to parts fabrication and overhauls. Timesmith Antiques also offers mantel & tall case clock repair services, including house calls and deliveries. Click their name above to open his Instagram page, for shop days, hours and many pictures.
Want to make a nice living for yourself, go to clock school.
Want to help a young person find a niche, send them to clock school.
Keys
Robert Nichols
Need a skeleton & cabinet keys for your cabinet, dresser, lock box, etc., ..
call Bob 315-807-4179.
Painting, including Faux-marbling
Teresa Vitale – TAV Designs
Sicilian-born, Teresa Vitale is a renaissance artist. She applies ancient techniques with a modern twist. In her twenty years of business, she has created custom trompe l’oeil painting on walls, furniture, canvas and architectural features. Recently she restored her one hundred and sixty-plus year old carriage house into a studio. There she creates her transportable art. Vitale has designed a collection of hand-painted wallpapers with companion architectural moldings. Her other passion is restoration. Old fireplace surrounds, pillars and furniture become heirloom pieces that are timeless, practical and one of a kind. Her studio is open by appointment only. Located at 38 S. Main St, Jordan, NY. Phone # is 315-689-5037. Her web site is as follows: www.tav-designs.com. Teresa is also part of an artist cooperative in Skaneateles, NY. There her portfolio is on display as well as her one of a kind creations. For more information visit www.SkaneatelesArtisans.com .
For the past year and a half, Teresa Vitale has been working on developing an open artist studio tour and art trail along the Erie Canal and connective corridor. Currently she is working with Hannah Blake from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Lori Skoog from the Art Walks on Water, to develop this initiative. Her initiative is called ” Canaltown Studios And Art Trails “. The goal is to develop the small villages and communities in upstate NY, by collaborating art appreciation, economic growth, history and culture. Please help us find the way to make this happen real soon by visiting http://www.ErieCanalway.org/explore_things-to-do_art.htm .
Teresa was highlighted in the May 2009 issue of Central New York Home & Garden, a new local magazine. Please feel free to click the magazine name above. To see Teresa’s work and read the article, click the “Archive” button, and page down to click the May Issue cover. I think you might enjoy this new local magazine .. and it’s free! Ciao
Cane, Weave and/or Rush Repair / Replacement
AbleCaner
315-382-1689 – Jeff Hopson
AbleCaner@gmail.com
After more than four years as a journeymen to Ron Leroy, a very experienced antiques seat repair/replacement person in the area and Mottville chair dealer, I have hung out my shingle to do a wide variety of traditional caning jobs, fibre rush seats, Mottville seats and pressed-cane seats. I can do some herringbone pattern seats using ash, as well as hickory bark. Click his business name above to visit his web site.
Natural Rush Seating – Donna Clarke Russell
(Beware, I have not heard from Donna after several attempts to make contact!)
895 Olmstead Road, Savannah, NY 13146
315-365-3726 (home); 315-365-3535 (fax); 585-733-1803 (cell)
donna@naturalrushseating.com
Hand harvested natural rush, hand woven seating, supplier of natural rush.
Dolls
Papa Bear’s Doll Repair – Fred Zuti
315-403-4413
Syracuse, NY
FLZ12464@yahoo.com
Papa Bear, aka Fred, has been restoring dolls of all types since 1995. Not being able to afford the mint dolls, I apprenticed and worked with 2 local doll restoration artists/doll doctors for over 13 years. I am now continuing there mission!
Specialties: antique, vintage, modern, new dolls, supplies, parts, accessories.
Services: identification, valuation, repair, programs, seminars.
Fred would be happy to discuss training an apprentice, to pass on his trade. Please, let him know if you know someone.
Electronics (Radio, TV and Amplifiers)
Dave Froehlich – Dave’s Antique Radio & TV Restorations
emails: dave2@tubesandtransistorsandmore.com
or: Dave@DavesAntiqueRadio.com
Ship-to Address: PO Box 285, Liverpool, NY 13088-0285
or: PO Box 2265, Liverpool, NY 13089-2265
Please click his business name above to visit his web site for more information.
Visit him on FaceBook: Dave’s Antique Radio and TV Restorations | Facebook
He usually has restored items for sale as well.
HIONFI
4538 Apulia Rd.
Jamesville, NY 13078
315-396-5311
Rod & Bill repair, buy and sell vintage stereo equipment.
The also have a nice selection of LPs (records).
Please click their name above to visit their web site.
Stained and Slag Glass Windows and Lamps
Scott Brennan – Brennan Stained Glass Studio Inc.
632 Roxford Road South
Syracuse, NY 13208
(no longer at: 215 N. State Street)
Info@BrennanStainedGlassStudio.com
Phone: 315-466-4010
Open: click into their web site.
Repair facility for glass, mirrors, tops, shelves. Sentimentals. CNY stained & beveled glass specialist. “New York’s Art Glass Specialist Since 1975”
Lighting
Illuminations – Daniel Cichello
315-380-7341
illuminations2112@yahoo.com
Dan has started his own restoration business, Illuminations, after working for others in this field. In addition to repairs and restorations, he has been involved in custom lighting and metal fabrication, patination, wood and faux finishing, etc.
He has done many jobs for local antiques dealers, including Ed Becker (Colony Shop Antiques & Art), who I’m sure would be happy to provide a recommendation, if you give him a call.
Vintage Lighting
371 Main Street, PO Box 381
Auburn, NY 13026
315-364-8182
Mike@vintage-lighting.com
Vintage Lighting – Home | Facebook
Open: Tues. through Fri., 9 am to 5 pm; Sat., Noon to 5 pm
I’ve had very good reviews from customers for owner Michael Montgomery’s work.
Durand’s Forge
6431 Carman Road
Mecklenburg, NY 14863 (~12 miles West of Ithaca)
607-387-4493
skl@lightlink.com
Open: Tues. through Fri., 9 am to 5 pm; Sat., Noon to 5 pm
If your project may need the work of an accomplished blacksmith, Durand VanDoran II is the man you need to contact.
Robbins Rarities, Ltd.
We are sad to say that they have closed .. too many people buying on-line, supporting Amazon, instead of supporting her local brick & mortar business, where you received one-on-one interaction with an actual human being.
Ceramics, Porcelain & Pottery
Ernie (Ernest) Kionke
South of Buffalo
716-667-7384
EKionkeAntiques@juno.com
Since 1976, Ernest Kionke has provided Western New Yorkers with professional china, pottery, and porcelain and gold-leaf restoration services. In addition he is qualified to provide USPAP-certified appraisals and has quality antiques for sale at the Ontario Antique Mall in Farmington, New York. He may be found exhibiting at the Allman Promotions shows, at the NYS Fairgrounds, in Syracuse (see the Shows page).
Fine Artwork (Paintings, Frames, Photographs, Textiles, Ceramics, Glass, Porcelain, ..)
Susan Germain
Syracuse, NY
315-479-8961
TikiSoo@twc.com
Susan is a museum trained conservator/restorationist, living on the Eastwood side of Syracuse. She restores artwork on canvas, hardboard and paper. Discussion of your project and estimates are free of charge. She is also a nationally recognized historian and preservationist in the carousel field for over twenty years. Her experience represents work on carousels produced by every American and European manufacturer. Aside from her ongoing work saving existing carousels, she also has designed restoration projects for historic movie theaters, diners and other specialty commercial buildings.
April 2019 Susan and apprentice Allison Perkins touch up the carousel that Susan had restored when it was first placed at the mall (click Syracuse.com news article)
West Lake Conservators
Skaneateles
315-685-8534 or email them thru their web site
Restoration and repair of paintings, frames, textiles, art on paper, photographs, ceramics, glass, etc. Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information and wonderful examples of their work.
Glass
Syracuse Glass Grinding & Polishing
Amjad Yassin
315-299-6212
Maisaa.amjad@yahoo.com
Amjad learned glass grinding and polishing from his father in Bagdad Iraq, starting his journeyman training in 1992. He now finds himself in Syracuse, and wants to ply his trade here, and pass it on to his children. If you have a glass treasure or heirloom with a chip, get in touch with him, he can make it go away. Some of the glass he may be able to repair include; Waterford, Lalique, Daum, St. Louis, Sevres, Steuben, Opaline, Murano, Moser, Orrefors, Bohemian, ..
For example, if you have a chip on a vase, he can grind and polish the entire rim to the depth of the chip, or he can add a delicate scallop to a plain rim, grinding away the chip with one of the scallops. Making the vase even more beautiful! I (Tom Miller, Serendipity Antiques, N. Syracuse, web site owner) can vouch first hand for the quality of his work!
Fine Crystal and Glassware Repair and Polishing – Paul M. Nulton, Hallstead, PA
Musical Instruments
Empire Winds
Jerry Gilbert
912 Church Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
315-458-0036
jerry@empirewinds.com
Professional Brass and Woodwind Musical Instrument Services. Feel free to click into their web site to look around.
Hosmer Violins
7101 East Genesee St. (small white house on the north side of Genesee St. (Rt. 5) between Cleveland and Washington Boulevards)
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Hours: Tues. to Fri., 10 am to 5 pm; Sat. 11 to 4
315-637-1900 or Toll Free 877-773-1402
HosViolin@HosmerViolins.com
Hosmer Violins is proud to serve the musical community of Central New York and beyond. Since 1970. They have been the place to go for the student, amateur, and professional string musician. Please visit their web site for more information.
Woodwind Musical Instruments
Donald Wynkopp
2320 State Route 370
Cato, NY 13033
315-626-2979
Hollow & Electric Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele – Repair & Restoration
Tom Williams
116 W. Franklin Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
315-637-3978
Also custom airbrush painting / finish. More than 25 years experience.
Metal
Durand’s Forge
6431 Carman Road
Mecklenburg, NY 14863 (~12 miles West of Ithaca)
607-387-4493
skl@lightlink.com
Open: Tues. through Fri., 9 am to 5 pm; Sat., Noon to 5 pm
If your project may need the work of an accomplished blacksmith, Durand VanDoran II is the man you need to contact.
Canal Metalsmiths
1000 Turk Hill Park, Fairport, NY 14450 (between Turk Hill Park & CR-50)
585-223-7540
k.rappcullen@gmail.com
Classically trained craftsmen working in gold, silver, platinum, bronze, etc. perform custom design and manufacturing. Everything from one of a kind jewelry to tableware, trophies, and custom lighting. Expert restorations on sculpture hollowware, antique brass and silver. We have done work for premiere auction houses, antique dealers, and collectors; locally and abroad.
Arlene Abend
DeWitt, NY
By appointment – 315-446-0324 or AAbend@twcny.rr.com
After more than 50 years of antiques repair, Arlene has decided to retire her antique and metal repair work. She will continue to sell pieces of her artwork.
Vintage Lamp Shades – for your antique lamp
Nancy’s Lights Up Your Life
We are very sad to report that Nancy Resseguie went to be with the Lord on 28 March 2009. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all that knew her.
Antique Phonograph, Victrola, Music Box – Repair, Restoration, Bought & Sold
Bill Meyer
6663 Hazelnut Circle
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
315-432-0171
ascobill@aol.com
Do you have an old mechanical music box, victrola, or practically anything wind-up that plays music, a family heirloom that you would love to hear again, give Bill a call and talk to him about repair and/or restoration. Take a look at his collection by clicking his name (above).
Music Box Repair / Restoration & Sales
Nancy Fratti
Canastota, by appointment
(315) 684-9977
MusicBox@Frontiernet.net
Nancy has been repairing and restoring disc and cylinder music boxes since 1968. She usually has one or two for sale via her web site, along with repair tools and supplies, books, audio, reprints, etc.
Oriental Carpet & Rug Repair & Cleaning
Jeff Cox – Cox Craft
1121 Erie Blvd. West
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-637-4988
info@CoxCraft.net
Jeff is renowned for Oriental and area rug cleaning and repairs. With over 25 years of experience, he has been highly sought for his expertise. His extensive knowledge of the care, cleaning and reweaving of Oriental rugs has caused him to be sought after by many prestigious clients, and he can only be found here in Central New York. He carries Paternayan Persian Yarn, and carpet underlay padding. Free pickup and delivery! Please click into his web site for hours and/or appointment. I have personal experience with the quality of his work. Excellent!
Fountain Pen Repair & Restoration
Ron Zorn – Main Street Pens
Do you have an old fountain pen, a family heirloom, that you would love to have in working order? Visit Ron’s web site for a wonderful introduction to his family business, read testimonials, and gat contact information.
Bookbinding
Far Hills Bookbinding
PO Box 29, Homer, NY 130774
315-720-3624
FarHillsBookbinding@gmail.com
Please click their name to visit their web site for more information about their business.
They are also on Facebook, if you please.
Jim Meyer – Meyer Bookbinding Co. has retires .. liven the life!
Pianos
Harrison Gerard – Specializing in older pianos
202 Church St., N. Syracuse, NY 13212
315-395-2652
cnytuning@gmail.com
Piano Tuning and Repair, member Piano Technician’s Guild.
A Ajemian Piano Tuning & Repairs
200 Hopper Road
Syracuse, NY 13207
315-446-4160
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
Accutone Piano Repair
7486 Fuller Road
Elbridge, NY 13060
315-255-1337
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
Phillipps Piano Repair
11 Madison Boulevard
Canastota, NY 13032
315-727-0040
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
Martins Piano
I am very sad to report that my friend Martin died May 2008. I include him here in remembrance and to warn those that may find his name upon an internet search of “Piano Syracuse NY”.
Shoes (& Other Leather Made Goods)
Cosmo’s Shoe & Leather Repair
310 South Main Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
315-458-1982
Be GREEN .. repair your shoes and leather items, don’t just throw them away! Also Orthopedic work, zipper repair, foot care products.
Trunks (aka, Steamer Trunks)
Treasured Trunks
Stan & Vicki Finkle
3471 Cherokee Circle
Syracuse, NY 13215-9620
315-673-1900
SFinkle@twcny.rr.com
Turn your old steamer trunk into a treasured antique. Restorations include refinishing the inside, outside and replacing hardware. Restored trunks are also available for sale.
Lake’s Trunks
Ardyce Lake (we are very sorry to report that Bob Lake has passed away)
Rochester, NY
315-391-9804
RLake5@twcny.rr.com
Do you have your grandparents steamer trunk in the attic, and wish it looked like new so you could bring it down to the family room or bedroom? They make great storage, blankets in the family room or bedding in a bedroom. Bob and Ardyce can make your trunk look like new. Replace leather straps or hinges, replace broken or missing wheels, finish the wood and paint the metal, whatever you like. Just give them a call, or even email them with your questions. If you can send them a picture and describe what you’d like done, all the better.
If you just want to get rid of your trunk, but would like it to live on in someone else’s life, give them a call. They may make you an attractive offer, and you’ll be recycling your heirloom. We try to encourage everyone to be green.
If you want to buy a trunk, but haven’t found one that is ready for your home, give them a call. They usually have some ready to go.
Framing
Carlene’s Antiquities, Custom Framing & Upholstery Services
5774 South Bay Road (on the South-East corner of the 481 overpass)
Cicero, NY 13039
315-396-0358
camdesigns@twcny.rr.com
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm
Carlene has a room of antiques, a framing room with a wide selection of frame stock, and a room where she does upholstering and caning. Carlene’s is a one stop shop, with the essence of creativity. An Antique, Art & Craft Fair is held in the yard every Saturday, May – October (vendors are welcome).
Upholstery
Super Interiors – Mary Nelson
9645 Linda Ave
Brewerton, NY 13029-9522
315-345-4136
oneleftmn@gmail.com
Jenna’s Upholstery Shop
N highland Ave, E. Syracuse, NY 13057
315-560-2913
jennamcconnell1561@gmail.com
Furniture, automotive, marine, snowmobile and rv services. Offering high quality work at reasonable prices
Carlene’s Antiquities, Custom Framing & Upholstery Services
5774 South Bay Road
Cicero, NY 13039
315-396-0358
camdesigns@twcny.rr.com
Kathy Boljonis (previously of On the Fringe)
We are very sad that On the Fringe is no longer in business.
We wish Kathy & Mitch well in their new adventures.
Kathy may still be taking on upholstery projects in her home, so feel free to email her, to discuss a project. She has been an upholsterer many years, and has a well stocked supply of fabric, which you would be most welcome to look over.
Email: thefring@dreamscape.com
Please let the business you call, email or visit know you found them at “www.cnyAntiques.com“.
If you are in a business which a typical antiques person might find useful or interesting, and wish to advertise here, contact Tom via Serendipity@CentralNY.twcbc.com (store, best) or TomMiller@twcny.rr.com (home).
If you found an area that needs attention, I’d appreciate an email. Encouraging emails are always appreciated!
Thanks for visiting. Happy Trails.