CLIENT ACCOLADES: TESTIMONIALS ON OUR RESTORATION EXPERTISE

​Read firsthand accounts from our esteemed clients who have experienced the exceptional craftsmanship of Chelsea Plating Company. Our testimonials reflect the trust and satisfaction of various institutions and individuals, from university curators to art collectors, in our metal and ceramic restoration services. Their stories highlight our dedication to preserving and restoring a wide array of precious items, including antiques, heirlooms, and fine art. Each endorsement underscores our commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the professional excellence that Chelsea Plating Company brings to every restoration project.

     
​       "Saint Joseph's University has an extensive collection of objects in a variety of media that require regular care and professional treatment. Chelsea Plating has been central to our efforts to conserve our collection with repair and plating of metal objects and cleaning and repairs to works in clay and ceramic. Marc and Chris are dedicated professionals; they're even easy to work with!"

​- Carmen R. Croce, Curator, Saint Joseph's University Art Collection

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​       "Marc and Chris at Chelsea have done wonderful restoration work for us in ceramics, metals and enamels. They've managed to perfectly restore pieces for which I had little hope. Their broad knowledge base and skills make them excellent at what they do. Further, their prices are very fair, and dealing with them is always easy and pleasant."

- Robert Aibel, Founder & Owner, Moderne Gallery

      "We are very fortunate to have Chelsea Plating as a reliable and professional resource for all of our metalwork.  We have used Chelsea for many years in regard to our own collections. Also, as an indicator to the quality of their work, Chelsea has beautifully restored all the metalwork and many of the ceramics in the Grundy Victorian House Museum in Bristol Pennsylvania." 
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- John Whitenight, Curatorial Consultant, Grundy House Museum  

      "Their restoration work in all mediums is museum quality. Their dedication to excellence is just unmatched. I have been recommending them to my fellow professional and amateur collectors for more than five years."
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​- Ambassador John B. Craig

      "You and your staff have just been such a great asset and problem solvers for Kody Lighting and Shades over the years. Finishing Plating, welding, fabricating, ceramic repair / painting and I can't leave out the difficult rewiring projects that I lost the patience for years ago. "
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​- Jake Kody, Owner, Kody Lighting and Shades

      "The folks at Chelsea Plating are hands-down the premier antique metal repair and refurbishing experts in the Philadelphia region. We've been bringing our antiques to them for years now and are never less than thrilled with the results! We highly recommend their services."
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- André Dombrowski, Frances Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer Associate Professor of 19th-Century European Art, Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Department of the History of Art, University of Pennsylvania     

      "A hidden gem of Philadelphia. The first time I set foot at Chelsea Plating I was in heaven. I wanted to have every piece of metal in my life refinished and every lamp rewired in cloth covered cords. Not to mention they can fix porcelain and ceramic! The team is beyond talented and very passionate. I love going in there to discuss finishes and possibilities to make old pieces look young again. " 
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- Eduardo Ardiles, Founder, Studio Edo

      "I’ve relied on Chelsea Plating Co. for many years. Experts in metal and lighting restoration; they are friendly, easy to work with and provide impeccable service every time."
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-  James Harrison, Antique Dealer

​      "If you have precious metal needs Chelsea Plating is a great resource, their care and craftsmanship are first rate. A pleasure to work with." 

​​- Peter W. Yenawine, Founder/CEO/ Chief Designer Crystal Signatures Inc. Bethlehem, PA