Vintage Metalwork Profile

Vintage Metalwork, Inc. was established with the aim of providing the necessary services for quality treatment of historic and artistic works in metal. We have since expanded our work to the design and fabrication of new custom work and manufacturing of landscape site furnishings under the trademark VinMet. These designs are meant to meet contemporary practical and aesthetic needs, with a sensibility and knowledge gained from the treatment of historic works in metal. The experience and training and international background of our professional staff lends a unique and broad perspective to each project.

Our services have included the following types of works:

• Designing and Manufacturing Landscape Furnishings
• Urban Tree Furnishings- dedicated to supporting and protecting urban trees
• Ornamental metalwork, restoration, rehabilitation,artifact conservation and reproduction
• Abrasive cleaning in preparation for finishing and the application of coatings

Vintage Metalwork, Inc., has collaborated with the following organizations on significant heritage conservation and new custom projects in metal:

• National Trust for Historic Preservation, (NTHP)
• National Park Service, NPS
• Smithsonian Institute
• Save America's Treasures - St. Louis No.1 Cemetery, New Orleans, LA
• International Council on Monuments and Sites, (ICOMOS)
• Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust
• Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art
• University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Arts
• Centro National de Conservacíon, Restauracíon y Museología,
• Havana, Cuba
• Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
• Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
• Historic Sugartown, Inc.
• Hunter Research, Inc.
• La Toussuire, Alps, France
• Lyon, Vieille Ville, France
• Maison des Métiers d'Art Français
• Salon des Ateliers d'Art et de Créations, Paris, France

Vintage Metalwork, Inc.'s clientele also includes institutions, federal government, state government, municipalities, design professionals and numerous private clients.

Vintage Metalwork, Inc. is a member of the following professional organizations:

• US/International Council on Monuments and Sites, USICOMOS
• National Trust for Historic Preservation, NTHP
• Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, ABANA
• National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association, NOMMA
• American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, AIC
• American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA
• International Society of Arboriculture, AIS

Vintage Metalwork Personnel

Stephen O'Ryan Curtis, President

MS, Historic Preservation and Materials Conservation, University of Pennsylvania
-BA, Fine Arts and Historic Preservation, Shepherd University
-"Certificat de Formation Professionelle - Métallier": French certification in ornamental metalworking and fabrication
-Metalsmith, Blacksmith, Metals Conservator

Steve has a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation, including materials conservation from the University of Pennsylvania and was schooled in traditional ornamental metalworking in the United States and in Europe. He has over twenty years of experience covering a large spectrum of architectural metalwork in industry and running a business in traditional metalworking and restoration. In addition, he has served twelve years as project manager and curator for a large number of historic building preservation projects, for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and as Curator for Historic Buildings for the State of Delaware. His work has involved extensive participation in research, planning and design and coordination of these services with project implementation. He offers a combined designer, craftsman and conservator's approach to the treatment of historic metalwork and production of custom ornamental metal work. Mr. Curtis has lived and traveled extensively abroad and is tri-lingual in English, French and Spanish.

Nicholas O'Ryan Curtis, Vice President

Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of California, Berkeley

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Northeastern University

Before joining Vintage Metalwork, Nick served in the US Coast Guard. He managed the Oil Liability Trust Fund and CERCLA Superfund with expenditures in excess of two million dollars during federalized projects and provided case work to support civil and criminal cases.

Nick has many years of experience in metalworking and as an apprentice blacksmith under his father.  He holds certificates in welding from the American Welding Society, AWS.

Nick earned a Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. His skills acquired during his service with the Coast Guard and his life-long training in ornamental/ miscellaneous metalwork and Landscape Architecture make him a valuable leader, designer, and practitioner.

Denise Curtis, Treasurer

BA, Marketing, Virginia Commonwealth University

Denise brings to the company many years of experience in television, print media, marketing, accounting and personnel management..  Her experience has provided essential guidance to the administration of the company.

Kristin Curtis, Administrative Officer

BA, Communication, San Francisco State University

Kristin manages the day to day marketing, research, ordering, sales, company records and accounting for Vintage Metalwork.  She insures the smooth operation of our company.

Simon B. Curtis, Marketing Consultant

MS, Marketing and Media, New York University
-BA, Economics, Wheaton College

Simon has an extensive experience in business administration and marketing internationally in a variety of industries including manufacturing and internet marketing.  He participates in our company by providing management guidance and helping to best present our services to our clientele.

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