THE PART
A tool built to close. Fixed open.
Grapple jaws wear on the inner tine faces where material was crushed against them. Mirroring two jaws from the same tool puts that wear pattern in symmetry — the only symmetry in the object that we introduced.
THE TRANSFORMATION
Both jaws are cut from their carrier, the pivot bosses are kept and sealed, and the pair is tied by a concealed spine set at a fixed opening angle. Nothing in the object articulates.
We take the part from a documented source and assess its condition.
We remove grease, loose corrosion and everything that does not belong to the future object.
We reinforce the structure, smooth the contact zones and design a stable base.
We keep the authentic patina, seal the steel and fit the glass.
We number the piece and issue the certificate of transformation.
MATERIAL MAP
- 01
Inner tine faces, worn by crushed material.
- 02
Original pivot boss, cleaned and sealed.
- 03
Concealed spine holding the fixed opening angle.
- 04
Bronze pads under the oval plate.
NUMBERING
Engraved steel plate, certificate of part origin and process, care card, and photographic documentation before and after transformation.
HA / GRAPPLE / 2026 / 001
DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
Because of the mass, quotation covers dedicated transport, carry-in and — depending on the model — on-site glass installation. Cost depends on location and access conditions.
