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Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar
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Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar

17th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar

A wonderful, very rare English Mediaeval antique iron door bracing bar that is beautiful hand made in solid iron with lovely curled over ends, to lock into position and decorated along the length with Mediaeval patterns. Dating from the 12th-13th century, this would have been used from the inside on a pair of doors, to lock / brace the doors from the inside. Could still be used for that purpose today, or would make a fabulous Mediaeval antique iron wall decoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13cm (5.16")

Width: 142cm (56.35")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Medieval Iron Door Bar to the Before 1700 period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143695
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Description
Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar

A wonderful, very rare English Mediaeval antique iron door bracing bar that is beautiful hand made in solid iron with lovely curled over ends, to lock into position and decorated along the length with Mediaeval patterns.

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Dating from the 12th-13th century, this would have been used from the inside on a pair of doors, to lock / brace the doors from the inside.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Could still be used for that purpose today, or would make a fabulous Mediaeval antique iron wall decoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13cm (5.16")

Width: 142cm (56.35")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Medieval Iron Door Bar to the Before 1700 period.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143695
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar

Archive II A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View II
Archive III A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View III
Archive IV A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View IV
Archive V A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View V
Archive VI A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View VI
Archive VII A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View VII
Archive VIII A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length. View VIII
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,762
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length.
Extremely Rare Mediaeval Antique Iron Door Bracing Bar
Ref: SA1143695
A long, hand-forged medieval wrought iron door bracing bar featuring a scrolled terminal and incised linear decorations along its length.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArchitectural Hardware
  • Period17th century
  • StyleMedieval
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourDark Iron Grey
  • MotifsHand-forged texture, Scrolled terminal, Incised linear decoration
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 142 cm (56 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Medieval iron door hardware encompasses functional items forged by blacksmiths to reinforce, secure, and operate heavy timber doors in castles, churches, and manors.

These items were traditionally hand-forged from wrought iron using anvil and hammer techniques, resulting in irregular surfaces and tool marks characteristic of early metallurgy.

Authentication relies on examining the surface patination, iron composition, hand-forging irregularities, and construction techniques consistent with pre-industrial metalworking.

Historic iron pieces are often mounted as display objects on neutral walls or placed on mantels to highlight their sculptural form and tactile texture within a room.

Preservation involves maintaining a stable indoor humidity level, applying microcrystalline wax to inhibit active corrosion, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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