When original metalwork is partially or entirely missing, it is sometimes desirable to replicate original metal detail, to restore a historic composition or a needed function. The reproductions are based on surviving historic work or on reliable documentary research, including historic photographs, other graphic representations and period accounts. The specifications for reproduction are carefully drafted in collaboration with design professionals and owners. All new work is distinguished from original material so as not to confuse the historic record through the use of different materials, by marking the new work with the date of manufacture and with good documentation. Vintage Metalwork, Inc. can reproduce works matching original materials, when a budget allows, otherwise comparable materials are used to satisfy the end use.

The railing is clearly signed and dated with the year of manufacture.(VMI-Vintage Metalworks, Inc.)

A prominent historic site in Washington D.C. run by the National Trust for Historic Preservation is being partially restored for interpretation to the public. Much of the original hardware is missing, but enough survived to allow this reproduction of a hand forged wrought iron draw bolt with silver plated brass knob for the main entrance door.

Reproduction railing based on the design of a 1830s Philadelphia stair railing.	This is the same railing in the shop prior to final painting. It was fabricated using the same assembly methods as the original railing; mortise and tenon and riveting.

An 1840s cast iron railing had this wrought iron boot scrape doubling as a buttress to the newel posts of an exterior stair rail.	These forged replicas of the boot scrape were made to replace missing ones on another set of stair rails. This not only restored the original look, but also the strengthening function for the cast iron newel posts.

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This Mid-19th Century New Orleans wrought iron tomb enclosure is mostly intact, just needing cleaning and paint. It was one of several that served as a model for reconstruction of missing elements on other ironwork in the same cemetery.

The cross on the gate to this tomb railing was pried off by thieves.