Restoring Victorian Masterpieces

Restored antique brass chandelier with four illuminated etched-glass shades.

Victorians are historic relics sprinkled all across San Francisco. Restoring these gems back to their former glory takes a fair amount of work, though, and that’s where San Francisco’s oldest silversmiths, Biro and Sons, comes in.

The Second Wind

Cut-crystal pitcher with an ornate silver rim and decorative handle.

Martie Gullion thought her family’s heirloom was ready for the junkyard. Then she found Biro & Sons.

Seaweed Soup, Anyone?

Engraved nameplates on the Manny Fagundes Perpetual Knarr Seaweed Soup Tureen trophy.

Biro and Sons restored the Golden Gate Yacht Club’s historic trophy: the Manny Fagundes Seaweed Soup Tureen. Learn more about the story behind the name.

A Designer’s Eye

Polished antique silver serving bowl displayed on a wooden table beside white flowers.

Designers have an amazing talent to know what it will take to make a space shine. Over the years, Biro & Sons have worked with some of the best interior decorators and designers across the country. Here’s how we work together.

Working with Mumford Restoration

Restored antique silver piece after professional restoration

Mumford Restoration is an expert furniture repair and antique restoration company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company turns to Biro & Sons when something silver, brass, or nickel needs restoring or repairing.

San Francisco Lifers

Historic San Francisco industrial district with manufacturing buildings and vintage cars.

The Biros have been working in San Francisco since 1959 and at their location South of Market Street since 1979.