Antietam Iron Works LLC

Specialties

Antietam Iron Works has provided interior and exterior railings, gates, fences, and architectural designs for more than 30 years to the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC metro area.

We will gladly assist you with the design, provide free estimates and a quality installation.

History

Established in 1984.

Antietam Iron Works is a small family owned business. We use a combination of traditional and new techniques to create each piece one at a time hand detailed and often hand finished. As a result, each of our pieces has its own distinct character and beauty. The preparation of the metal, the firing at the forge, the hammering at the anvil, and the finishing are all aspects of Antietam Iron Works craftsmanship. Antietam Iron Works has forgone mass production and imports making hand making our products with high-​quality domestic steel for your individual needs.

Meet the Business Owner

James G.

Business Owner

James Gunnell is a 2^nd generation full time blacksmith. He began as a child assisting his father cranking the blower on the forge and counting the scrolls as they were made. After graduating from college he took over as shop manager and lead craftsman. Since his fathers passing in 2013 he is honored to continue in his father’s work. James Gunnell strives to uphold the American tradition of honesty and integrity with dedication to God, family, community, and craft.