Antique Internal Acid Etched Glass Door

Object Description

While doors are often overlooked as practical features of a property, this antique internal acid etched glass door is a decorative feature in itself. Suitable for interior use, it is artistically glazed with acid etched glass depicting a swirling pattern and flora including a poppy, iris and tulip. Old paint gives it a shabby chic finish, currently painted with a cream colour to one side and blue to the other.
Acid Etched Glass Doors
Often found in Victorian properties and listed buildings, acid etching – or French embossing – is a specialist, time-honoured technique developed in the mid 1800s. This skilled and labour-intensive process involves applying glass with a coating which is then etched with a decorative design and exposed to acid. This exposure corrodes the glass, creating variances of texture and tone. This results in a highly decorative and artistic finish that brings elegance and beauty to any setting.

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Old paint. Shabby chic finish. Cream paint to one side and blue paint to the other. No cracks. Small knocks and abrasions. If desired, this door could be reduced in height by trimming at the base. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

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