Pair of Antique Mahogany and Bronze Doors

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Object Description

A pair of superb quality Mahogany doors, inset with cast bronze panels to the front side. The reverse having a raised and fielded, four panel arrangement.

Probably a unique commission for a city of London building.

Symbol meanings:

George and the Dragon- The most famous legend of Saint George is of him slaying a dragon. In the middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil.

Aequitas (genitive aequitatis) is the Latin concept of justice, equality, conformity, symmetry or fairness. It is the origin of the English word “equity”. In ancient Rome, it could refer to either the legal concept of equity, or fairness between individuals.

Stabliltas f (genitive stabilitatis); stability, steadiness, immovability.

Greek Mythology

A winged monster of Thebes, having a woman’s head and a lion’s body. It propounded a riddle about the three ages of man, killing those who failed to solve it.

Custodian a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something. Synonym; curator, keeper, conservator, guardian

Incrementum n (genitive incrementi); growth, development, increase, increment.

Janus- God of Beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and ending, prospicientia ae, f prospicio, foresight, forethought, precaution: vigilia et prospicientia.

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Some minor distortion / indents to the bronze panels. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor
Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:156.5 x H:249.5 x D:5.5 centimeters
  • year
    1900

Dealer Opening Times

By appointment only.

Dealer Contact

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+44(0) 1981 541 155
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Dealer Location

Directions

From the M50 / Ross-on-Wye
At the end of the M50 take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50) Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, Stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, singed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side, the site is called; Grove Farm / The Grove.

From A49 Hereford
Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 singed Wormelow / Monmouth, Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side on Grove Farm / The Grove.


UK Heritage
Grove Barn
Wormelow
Herefordshire
HR2 8EG
United Kingdom

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