Antique Door Stained Glass Window Lite Panels Hardware

Spectacular, antique door salvaged from an old Victorian in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The door is made of solid Cypress. It features 2 raised panels on both sides; a ledge with dental molding on the front site; a leaded, stained glass window; and hardware.

Cypress is the wood of the South because of its rot-resistant quality. It's a soft wood, but it is quite durable.

The door and window were made some time between 1895 & 1905, and the hardware was made during the late 1800's.

Window: The leaded glass window has a beveled, diamond-shaped piece in the center contoured with 4, red, stained glass pieces. The majority of the window is comprised of triangular and hexagonal shaped, clear, textured glass pieces, and triangular and diamond-shaped pieces of amber, stained glass. The perimeter is made up up lavender colored stained glass pieces. The leaded skeleton is reinforced by 2 horizontal bars, located on the back side.

Restoration: At the point of salvage the door itself was found in great shape with only a break in the lower lock stile corner, 2 deadbolt lock holes, and no hardware. The window was in very rough shape and almost completely fell apart when we removed it.

Since then, we stripped the original stain, patched the deadbolt holes and the break,  had the window repaired, and added hardware.

Unfortunately, we didn't have any antique Cypress to patch the deadbolt holes and break. Instead, we used antique pine, which has a similar grain.

The window was repaired by a local man, who we could refer you to. We told him we weren't in a rush to have it fixed, and were more concerned with having the window properly restored, using old glass. It took him a few weeks--mostly because he had to find the right glass--but he did an amazing job! I wish I had a "before" photo to show you just how bad the window was before he repaired it. He did 2 other windows for us as well and we were extremely satisfied with all 3 jobs.

Hardware: We added an exquisite set salvaged from Detroit, Michigan. The set consists of 2 bronze knobs, 2 bronze escutcheons, 1 iron mortise lock with bronze face plate, and 1 working key--we could make more; see details under "Additional Services" below. All bronze parts are solid, heavy, cast bronze--not stamped or plated iron.

Also included are 2, ornate, copper-plated, ball-tip, cast iron hinges. We didn't install the hinges because they have a different screw hole configuration than the original hinges, and we didn't want to make any more holes in the door in case you didn't like the hinges or preferred to use your own.  If you like the hinges we chose; let us know after the auction and we will install them.

Condition: The door is in excellent condition with only minor surface scrapes and scratches; the hardware is in excellent condition with no breaks, cracks, dents, or heavy scratches; the lock operates smoothly; and the leading is firm and tight, and the glass is flawless! The photo of the window in natural light was taken before we cleaned it, and those black spots you see were only dirt and buildup.

Width: The door was cut vertically, at some point to make the door narrower. It was cut unevenly, most likely to accommodate the settling of the old home. Up to the the point where the hardware is installed, the door measures 31.5" W; after that it gradually shortens to 30 13/16" at the top. We didn't do anything to it because we didn't know your situation. If you need the door 30 13/16" or shorter, we'll cut it for you; if you need the door 31.5" or wider, we'll add it for you. Either service is included free of charge with the purchase of the door. * Please note that if we add to the entire width of the door (to make it more than 31.5"), the addition would be very noticeable if stained, and is only recommended if you are going to paint the door.

Swing: Once installed, the door would swing inwardly towards the right.

We have 2 more doors with stained glass, but this one is definitely the cream of the crop! Once it was finished, I just stood in front of it for a few minutes just to admire its beauty and to reflect on all of the hard work that went into restoring it. The hardware looks nice in the photos, but the door and window look much better in person. You will not be disappointed!

* This door and everything with it is a package. We will not sell the glass or hardware separately.

Dimensions:
Door:
Width: 30 13/16" W (top) - 31.5" W (lower 2/5 of door) 31.5"
Height: 83.75"
Thickness: 1.35"

Lites: 21.75" W x 38.25" H

Additional Services:
1. Framing: We could make a pine frame for the door for $110. With the door arriving pre-hung, all you would have to do is finish and install.

2. Finishing: We could stain and seal the door for you for $175. Our finisher has worked with wood for decades and has done numerous staining jobs; he's very good.

3. Height Change: We could cut the door to make it shorter for for $25/cut, and we could also add to it, to make it taller for $40/addition. Please note that if we add to the door, the addition would be very noticeable if stained, and is only recommended if you are going to paint the doors.

3. Additional keys: We could make extra skeleton 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 $125 - $150 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 $175 - $250 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 $150 - $225 depending on your location. Email us with the shipping zip code for an exact price.

* 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.