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Ironwork, Room 114c

This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Doors

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Doors made of wrought iron and brass, gilded, with four eight-pointed stars in the corners.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Door
  • Door
  • Hasp
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron and brass, gilded
Brief description
Doors, wrought iron and brass, Italy, 17th century
Physical description
Doors made of wrought iron and brass, gilded, with four eight-pointed stars in the corners.
Dimensions
  • Height: 86.5cm
  • Width: 103cm
  • Depth: 7cm
Gallery label
DOORS Wrought iron and brass Italy; 17th century The eight-pointed stars in the corners may be an heraldic motif, possible that of the Albani family. Museum No. 638-1888 (07/1994)
Object history
The eight-pointed stars in the corners may be an heraldic motif, possible that of the Albani family.
Bibliographic references
  • Hall, Michael. No Barriers to the Imagination. Country Life. Sept. 3rd 1992. pp.54-55.
  • Ingram, H. V. Wrought-iron Gates. Country Life. Jan. 20th 1950. pp. 156-157.
Collection
Accession number
638-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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