

An Antique Lamp Come in for a Cleaning
A couple of weeks ago, a gentleman walked in to our shop with this antique lamp: Apparently it’s an old-style dentist’s lamp, and has...


Polishing a Plaque so it Pops
Happy new year! We had a lovely vacation at Progressive Bronze, and now that we are back to work it’s time to highlight some more...


A Patina is (re)Born
Typically, people bring in a bronze or brass piece, and would like us to either refinish it to restore its luster, or at least not damage...


Reflecting on Chrome Plating
Don’t let our company name fool you. Here at Progressive Bronze, we deal with brass, aluminum, and in this case, chrome! Recently a local...


Refinishing Door Hardware, Part 2
Hello once again readers! As promised here is the rest of the much delayed story about Sam’s handle and door knocker. So for a quick...


Refinishing Door Hardware, Part 1
This is the first of two posts highlighting one of our recent refinishing jobs. Back in March, we had a local Chicago resident named Sam...


Thanksgiving with all the Fixings
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Progressive Bronze wishes you safe travels, full bellies, and great times with family and friends. And if...


The First Post
Progressive Bronze has been manufacturing, refinishing, repairing & restoring metal wares for over 75 years. We specialize in items...