Specializing in the repair, restoration, and fabrication of keys for antique locks, safes, and architectural hardware.
Founded nearly a century ago, Heritage Iron began as a small workshop in the industrial district. While the world moved towards digital security and mass production, we doubled down on the mechanical artistry of the past.
We are custodians of mechanical history. Our workshop smells of oil, brass, and sawdust—the same way it did in 1928. We don't just fix locks; we recover lost access to family heirlooms, historic buildings, and timeless safes.
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We carefully disassemble the mechanism to identify wear, broken springs, and corrosion.
Missing parts are hand-filed and machined from period-correct brass or steel.
Surfaces are polished or patinated to match the original aesthetic, then lubricated.
Restoring functionality to mortise locks, rim locks, and cabinet hardware from the 18th to early 20th century.
Lost the key to an old chest or door? We can impression and hand-file a new key to fit the lock perfectly.
Cosmetic and mechanical restoration of antique safes. Dial manipulation and combination recovery.
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