Specialties
We specialize in (1) the repair of antique, precious metals such as,sterling silver, coin silver, gold, as well as,brass, bronze, copper, and nickel and (2) the restoration of silverplate, brassplate, copperplate, nickelplate, and goldplate. We also repair/restore all types of metal items anything from lighting fixtures, antique fixtures and furniture to hardware. Custom fabrication , casting, and polishing.
If you have any questions about a repair, please give us a call or contact us via email : estessimmons@gmail.com
History
Established in 1891.
For over a century, owners of sterling silver,silverplate,pewter,brass, and gold have been sending their treasures and family heirlooms to
Estes-Simmons for restoration. Our customers have depended on Estes-Simmons for quality and integrity in restoring anything from a mangled tray to a brass bed.
A tradition and reputation of excellence since 1891!
Meet the Business Owner: Guia G.
Guia, is a master silversmith, third generation, who began his career at the age of 14 at Tbilisi M. Toidze Art College, continuing on to the Moscow National Art University and then honing his skills doing restorations for the Leningrad Art Museum. In 1991 the Artists of the Republic of Georgia (Guia's home) chose him to participate in the Georgia-to-Georgia Festival in Atlanta hosted by Georgia State University's School of Art and Design. He stayed on at the University, working directly with students to further develop their metal work skills and took on a job ,as well. In 1992, he began working at Estes-Simmons and in 2006 he accepted the opportunity to purchase the company. Guia, is still very active in the Metal Arts community, by teaching workshops and sharing his extensive knowledge with other metalsmiths. His specialties include: Chasing and Repousse, Fine Filigri, Niello, Raising, custom Casting, Fabrication, hand Engraving, Gilding...and much more!