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I have an older cigar/smoking stand that has some brass or copper pieces missing.  One of the cigar holders is missing and one other piece.  Where can I get replacement pieces?

Answer
You can't. They stopped making parts for 100 year old pieces 80 years ago, Contrary to popular belief, there is no "store" out there selling parts for old items. If your missing some of the liner pieces, you can get sheet copper or brass and make them yourself. Other parts will need to be hand made or you possibly may find a second stand you can get parts off.

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We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

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Just entered our 40th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 15 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.We also are experienced in Fiat Jolly Seats and other automobile seating and work on Horse Drawn Carriage pieces.

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