Lamp and Chandelier sales, repair, plating, Restoration
We repair and sell all sorts of lamps and chandeliers, and carry crystal parts for replacement.
We can do commercial or residential work. We have done lots of restorations for historical homes and businesses around the country.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been in the restoration and sales business for 20 + years.
What is your primary product or service?
We feature antique chandeliers, table and floor lamps and hard to find antique glass shades.
We also do complete restoration, repair and re- plating plus faux finishing on all metal items.
We repair and restore old lamps including the glass and shades, wiring and sockets.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was restoring a house and restored all the chandeliers with it. My friends told me I should sell the lighting separately.
I am completely self taught and learned a lot from friends in the business of restoring metals. We have trained a number of technicians over the years to also restore lighting.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our business does both repair, and restoration and we have a trove of antique parts to cull from. Other like businesses have gone away from the locality. We have moved our store but have an extra pick up point in Manayunk.
We are now located in Port Richmond, Philadelphia which has free parking, it is right near Fishtown.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
There is one main location at 2148 E. Tucker St. in Philadelphia, 19125, our pick up /drop off in Manayunk is at 368 Green Lane, Phila, 19128.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Central Philly, get off at exit 23 I95, follow the exit to Lehigh Ave. Make a Left turn, and continue until Trenton Ave. for one block. We are behind the Save On market and across from the Jaquin's plant.
From Philly also, take 3rd st North, to Girard, Make a right turn to Frankford Ave. Make a Left to Frankford and go all the way down, across York st. when the road becomes Trenton Ave. and we are on the left on E. Tucker.
What type of payments do you accept?
We take cash, credit and debit.
Which areas do you service?
Our area is mainly tri state, PA, NJ, Del, but we have many clients coming from New York. We will ship to contiguous USA if necessary.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Rollin Wilber owns the Lighthouse, he is a renowned concert Pianist and can be found online at RollinWilber.com and at the Fine Arts Music Company also online :http://fineartmusiccompany.com/
What are your hours of operation?
Hours are Tuesday - Friday 10-3 at present.
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