4x9 Antique Pair Arch Oak Double Entry Doors Glass Lite

Grand pair of antique double doors salvaged from Southeastern Pennsylvania. Each door has a solid pine core covered with 1/4" thick red oak veneers. Please don't think that "veneer" means inferior quality. Unlike the paper-thin veneer of today's doors and furniture, used mostly to disguise the inferior quality materials underneath; these veneers are thick and add strength and stability to the door's overall construction.

Each door has 1 arched lite and 2 raised panels contoured with elegant, stepped, applied (raised) molding on both sides. The raised molding on both sides is a significant feature, and a sign of high quality and prominence. If you look at most entry doors, all of the fancy features are on the front side, and the backs are plain.

Restoration: At the point of salvage, the doors were painted and stained, had broken and delaminated portions of veneer, a broken astragal (stop molding or divider strip attached to the inner edge of one of the doors), and was missing some hardware.

We've stripped and sanded the doors, replaced all of the broken veneer using antique red oak, and replaced the broken astragal with one we made using new red oak.

*Although the patches are made of the same wood the original veneers are made of; they appear lighter in color because they were freshly cut from deep within the oak lumber we used. Once stained, the original veneer and new veneer will blend evenly.

Hardware: We found the doors equipped with all of the hardware shown in the photos minus the knobs and hinges. The door has an antique entry set made by "Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co." We didn't have any plain, heavy, R&E bronze knobs to match, so we added a decorative pair of heavy bronze knobs made by R&E during the 1880's. We also made a skeleton key to operate the lock, and could make more-see "Additional Services" below.

The matching strike plate is included, but hasn't been installed. We removed it when we replaced the astragal, and it's better left for your carpenter to install once its time to hang the doors.

For extra security, the door has an antique, "Yale" rim lock located above the entry set. The original mortise cylinder was a bit corroded, so we replaced it with a newer one with 2 working keys.

The door is also equipped with a spyglass, and a bronze mail door and back cover.

The original flushbolt (see last 2 hardware photos) is included, but isn't installed. The mortise for the bolt was patched by mistake. However, we could reinstall it free of charge--let us know after the auction.

The door takes six, 5"x5" hinges, but we only have five available. Hinges that size are tough to find, however, we'll keep an eye out for a 6th and if we find one, we'll include it.

We removed the paint from the hardware, and partially cleaned all parts leaving as much of the patina as we could.

* If you don't like all, or some of the hardware; we could remove it and patch the holes--email us for a quote.

Condition: Both doors are strong, sturdy, heavy, and in excellent condition. There are only minor surface scrapes and scratches.

The glass has some scratches around the edges, but unless you invite giants to your home; no one will ever notice.
 

This is truly a great find. Look around for a spectacular pair like this and compare prices. I've seen un-restored doors like these with little or no hardware selling for $3,000 - $5,000. True, many of those doors come with a frame, however, we could build a custom frame for you, for a good price--see "Additional Services" below. Another thing to keep in mind about those un-restored doors; you could only judge the quality and condition based on what you see on the surface, which is usually heavily painted or covered with dark stain and varnish. However, there are almost always surprises buried underneath the numerous layers of paint or varnish. With these doors, there is no mystery! No headaches, extra work, mess, or potential to damage the doors, if you don't know what you're doing.

Dimensions:

Width (both doors together): 49 1/2"

Height (top of arch):
110 3/8"
Height (sides):
85 7/8"

Thickness: 1 7/8"

Additional Services:
1. Framing: We could make a pine frame for the doors for $375 ($600 for an oak frame). With the frame built, all you would have to do is finish the frame with the paint or stain of your choice, and then connect the parts of the frame and attach the door to the frame. Framing requires precise measuring and cutting; with this step out of the way, installation would be much easier
and quicker.

2. Height Change: We could cut the bottom of the doors for $55, and we could also add to them, to make them taller for $110. Please note that if we add to the doors, the addition would be very noticeable if stained, and is only recommended if you are going to paint the doors.

3. Skeleton Keys: We could make additional keys to operate the mortise lock for $5/key.


Shipping:

PA, VA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, & New England: We are doing deliveries November 9 - 13. If you are not too far from our route, home delivery would be $175 - $225 depending on your location. Email us with the shipping zip code for an exact price.

PA, OH, IN, IL, KY, MO, KS, NE, WY, CO, UT, NV, & CA : We are doing deliveries in December. If you are not too far from our route, home delivery would be $250 - $300 depending on your location. Email us with the shipping zip code for an exact price.

Eastern half of U.S. : We are doing deliveries January 2010. If you are not too far from our route, home delivery would be $225 - $275 depending on your location. Email us with the shipping zip code for an exact price.

We're also delivering for our dealer friends (eBay members: bigsteveareano29 & picks4u). We could deliver anything you buy from them and potentially save you hundreds on shipping.

* If you need the item sooner or are located outside of our delivery range; we could crate and ship with a commercial freighter--email us for a quote.

* Pick up in Scranton, PA is also welcome. No "pick up" charges applied.