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Carl and Susan Close started Hammersmith Studios in 1993. They realized
that true hand crafted ironwork was on the brink of extinction and that
historical ironwork was also disappearing. They made a vow to try and
save those pieces of ironwork and revive blacksmithing in the Boston area.
Hammersmith Studios is dedicated to creating and restoring works of art
metal for future generations.
Hammersmith Studios' logo design came from many sources of inspiration.
Susan and Carl wanted the logo to represent what their company stands for.
The double horn German-style anvil represents Carl's German ancestry and
is the symbol of excellence. The voluptuous foliated scrolls emerging
from the top symbolizes Hammersmith Studios' commitment to producing the
best investment quality ironwork. The Latin inscription on the base means
beauty and utility. Altogether it stands for unequaled excellence in
hand-forged ironwork.
The Studios got its name from a variety of inspirational places. Saugus
Ironworks in Saugus, MA is not far from the shop and was the first
successful iron manufacturing facility in the New World. The early
ironworks at Saugus was called Hammersmith and it is where Susan
and Carl were inspired to carry on the iron working traditions of our
early American ancestors. The other inspiration for the name comes from
the London Borough of Hammersmith, the last residence of William Morris. He
was the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement in England and America,
and was a strict advocate of handcrafts and hand workmanship. His legacy
has inspired Carl and Susan to carry on the Arts and Crafts tradition
with conviction and passion.
Traditionial handcrafted ironwork projects are truly an investment. If high
quality custom designed ironwork is something you would like to acquire or
have restored, be prepared to pay a premium. The work is extremely hard,
strenuous and tedious. Hammersmith Studios can work within budgets and
deadlines to give you the absolute finest results. They have a vast supply of
resources to get the project done right. All exterior work is priced with
cutting edge galvanizing and powder coated finishes to provide the best
protection against the elements.
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