Pinch of the Past Architectural Antiques

Specialties

Pinch of the Past is a full-​service architectural salvage and restoration company. From the smallest hard-​to-​find vintage hardware, to window sashes and doors, we strive to leave no stone unturned when helping you with those rare items you need to finish a project.

The restoration workshop is on-​site and welcomes customers to bring in their items for repair. Pinch of the Past offers metal polishing, lighting restoration, plaster casting, wood restoration and so much more, so call about your special job today!

History

Established in 1984.

The Owner practiced Architecture and Interior design for 15 years; specializing in Restoration projects. They always needed a supply of replacement items for the work, and Artisans that specialized in the delicate work of Restoration for these projects. In searching for salvage and finding how much of our history, materials, and craftsmanship was being destroyed and dumped in land fills that could not be recreated; Pinch of the Past was born. We provide Architectural Antiques, Vintage Salvaged building materials, lighting, hardware, anything that can be removed and salvaged from a building. But also have a lot of Furniture, Accessories, and Oddities from buildings. We reproduce many items of hard to find antique hardware for Doors, Shutters & cabinets and the Savannah Cast iron Dolphin Downspouts. We clean, polish & restore metals, & hardware. Consult on Restoration Materials and Projects.

Meet the Manager

Will P.

Manager

A 2007 graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Historic Preservation, Will has a passion for antiques and old buildings that he has cultivated since his early teens.

He is happy to put his knowledge to work for you when you visit Pinch of the Past.