The Ricker Blacksmith Shop, established in 1800 in Cherryfield, Maine, is a historic smithy preserving traditional blacksmithing techniques while creating custom ironwork for modern needs.

  • Custom-designed table, steel and live-edge spruce, 35" x 16" x 36"

  • Wedding gift chandelier, steel, 48" x 48" x 48"

  • Fireplace grate, steel, 3/4" square bar, 20" x 18" x 8"

  • Custom-designed spiral staircase, private residence

  • Custom-designed spiral staircase, private residence

  • Wedding gift end table, steel, 1/2" square, 24" x 12" x 12", 1/4" plate glass

  • Stair railings, dimensions variable, diamonds split out of one piece of 3/4" square steel.

  • Custom-made gate, steel, 3/8" x 1" flat bar, 36" x 24" x 1"

  • Sign bracket - 10', for Cherryfield Historical Society, repurposed wagon wheel tire irons

  • Colonial-style andirons, steel, 20" x 24" x 8" each

  • Porch Lamp Bracket, steel, 1/2" x 1" flat bar, 34" across

  • forged steel, stand 1/2" round solid stock, mask 1/16" single sheet 14” x 7” x 7”, 1990

    Untitled (Mask), forged steel, stand 1/2" round solid stock, mask 1/16" sheet 14” x 7” x 7”

* Current News *

2025 Maine Craft Apprentice Program (CAP) Recipients

In 2025 George and his daughter Patricia Brace were recipients of the Maine Craft Apprentice Program.

Read more about the apprenticeship here.

(left) The Door is Round and Open, Collaborative welded and forged steel sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 48” x 40” x 40”, $18,500

(right) Guide from Beyond, Collaborative welded and forged steel sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 36” x 20” x 10”, $9,500

The Door is Round and Open, Collaborative Steel Sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 48” x 40” x 40”, $18,500

The Door is Round and Open, Collaborative Steel Sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 48” x 40” x 40”, $18,500

Guide from Beyond, Collaborative welded and forged steel sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 36” x 20” x 10”, $9,500

A Field of Tiny Suns, Collaborative welded and forged steel sculpture, spray paint, 2025, 36" x 12" x 10", $11,000