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Stephen D. Bradway
Coppersmith
RIO GRANDE
In a career of more than 30
years, Steve Bradway has
reconditioned copper roofs,
weather vanes and ornate
cupolas, but these days,
smaller pieces are his
bread and butter. “I
don’t really climb roofs
anymore,” he says, “but I
do a lot of antique restoration on lighting fixtures
and other household items.
Anything of sentimental value.” Bradway will
even restore old copper
cookware—a process called
retinning that removes
dents and warps. He also
works in brass, stainless
steel and aluminum.
609-465-5051
sdbcoppersmith.com
Bregenzer
Bros Inc
HOPEWELL
This award-winning
firm—operated by a third
generation of Bregenzers—
specializes in installation,
restoration, custom replacement and maintenance of
high-end slate and copper
roofing (including zinc/
tin-coated copper roofing).
Long-term clients include
Princeton University, the
Lawrenceville School and
Morven Museum & Garden,
but the firm also has private
clients. They also perform
custom detailing of copper
gutters and leader heads,
and restore chimneys.
609-466-1296
bregenzerbrothers.com
Femenella &
Associates Inc
BRANCHBURG
A stained-glass conservation firm that specializes
in restoring historic works,
Femenella & Associates has
taken on many challenging museum and church
projects, but also serves
private clients. The firm was
founded in 1993 by Arthur
Femenella Sr., who had
been perfecting his craft for
nearly 25 years at various
New York studios. Today, he
is a sought-after consultant,
author and lecturer. His
firm has handled many significant projects, including
works by Tiffany and Frank
Lloyd Wright.
908-722-6526
femenellaassociates.com
J&R Lamb
Studios
MIDLAND PARK
Founded in 1857, Lamb
Studios claims to be the
country’s oldest, continuously run decorative-arts
company specializing in
stained-glass window
design, restoration and
repair. Founding brothers
Joseph and Richard Lamb
and their successors have
been responsible for many
important works, including windows at countless
churches nationwide. Artist
Donald Samick purchased
the studio in 1970 and
carries on the tradition of
quality work, personally
overseeing every project.
201-891-8585
lambstudios.com
Reporting by Joanna Buffum, Jill P. Capuzzo, Deborah P. Carter, Katie Kortebein, Breanne McCarthy,
Lauren Payne, Pat Tanner and Molly Tully.
Anything (OR CLEAN)
Got a family heirloom
in need of restoration
or a garage-sale find
that requires sprucing
up? Here’s your guide
to Jersey’s top fix-it
professionals.
