The service chapter of my book is full of helpful suggestions for all types of services; here are some of the best specialty repair shops:
Ceramics: Ceramic Restorations (224 W 29th St, 12th floor, 212/564-8669; by appointment)
Clocks: Fanelli Antique Timepieces (790 Madison Ave, Suite 202, 212/517-2300) watches, too
Clothing repairs: Ban Custom Tailor Shop (1544 First Ave, 212/570-0444)
Fountain pens: Fountain Pen Hospital (10 Warren St, 212/964-0580)
Glassware: Glass Restorations (1597 York Ave, 212/517-3287)
Jewelry: Donna Distefano (37 W 20th St, Suite 1106, 212/594-3757; by appointment) will also replace lost stones
Jewelry: Murrey’s Jewelers (1395 Third Ave, 212/879-3690)
Lamps: The Lamp Surgeon (917/414-0426; by appointment at your home or business)
Leather: Meurice Garment Care (31 University Pl, 212/475-2778 and 245 E 57th St, 212/759-9057)
Shoes: Cesar’s Shoe Repair (180 Seventh Ave, 212/961-6119)
Silver: Thome Silversmith (49 W 37th St, 212/764-5426; by appointment)
Umbrellas: Gilbert Center (917/692-2078, gilcenter@aol.com; schedule pickup and delivery)
Woodwork restoration: Traditional Line (212/627-3555; by appointment)
