Liturgical Objects Repairs

I frequently repair chalices, communion plates, Communion Flagons, and candelabra for churches.

Hinge repair For Silverplate Communion Flagon

The hinge on this quadruple silverplate Communion Flagon was broken at the lid, and cracked near the handle. When doing this type of repair on silverplate, I do all the repair work in sterling silver to conceal and strengthen the repair. The sterling silver shapes near the hinge are cut to be aesthetic consistent with the decorative motif on the handle. The Communion Flagon is about 100 - 125 years old judging by the design of the finial and handle.

Brass liturgical candlestick

This brass candlestick dated 1906 arrived bent over. The problem was the brass was worn thin from over 100 years of polishing and had split at the edges when it bent. It is filled with pitch which is common for many candlesticks. The first request was if I could straighten the candlestick (which I was able to do.)  Fixing the seams of the brass candlestick is very involved and expensive so the more permanent repair was delayed until funds are set aside in the church budget.

Brass liturgical candelabra from a church

This brass candelabra from a local church had a candle cup that would no longer screw into place. It was a anasy repair but important to do right away before the parts are lost or damaged.