historical reproduction, RESTORATION + HARDWARE

Oftentimes, customers come to PIG with something old from their house in need of repair or duplication. In New England, many old homes are in constant need of care and maintenance. Without the skills of a blacksmith, it wouldn’t be possible to make many of the iron articles used to build and adorn historic homes. From nails to “house jewelry” like door hinges, latches and pulls, to kitchen utensils, fireplace tool sets, and more, all things iron in a home were once made by blacksmiths. Because of this, we specialize in the recreation and restoration of historic pieces. If you’ve ever found an old door latch and thought “they don’t make ‘em like that anymore,” well, they do at PIG.

Finally, we maintain an extensive collection of historic books and catalogs. If you own an old home and want to maintain its character by adorning your house in period-correct “house jewelry” like latches, hinges, and hooks, look no further than PIG, your Portland-based blacksmith shop.