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Monumental Saint Peter Church Façade Sculpture – St. Peter Church Cleveland (115")
Monumental Saint Peter Church Façade Sculpture – St. Peter Church Cleveland (115")
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Description :
This monumental statue of Saint Peter was originally installed on the exterior façade of St. Peter Church (Kirche St. Peter) in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1853, the parish served Cleveland’s early German Catholic community and stood at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 17th Street. Historical documentation shows this sculpture mounted within the Gothic niche above the main entrance of the church, where it served as an architectural devotional figure welcoming parishioners and visitors. A surviving 1984 archival photograph confirms the statue in its original placement on the church façade.
The sculpture depicts Saint Peter holding the keys of heaven and a book, traditional symbols representing his role as the first pope and keeper of the Church’s authority. Cast in fiberglass with a stone-like finish, the statue was designed to replicate carved stone while remaining light enough for exterior architectural mounting. At 115 inches tall, the piece is monumental in scale and was engineered for outdoor installation, making it an exceptional example of ecclesiastical architectural ornamentation.
Architectural church statuary of this size rarely enters the secondary market, particularly with documented provenance tying it to a specific historic parish. The statue retains surface wear consistent with exterior installation and age, adding character to the piece and reinforcing its authenticity as salvaged religious architecture. Suitable for churches, institutions, landscape installations, collectors of religious artifacts, or architectural restoration projects.
Era
Late 20th Century
Style
Traditional Ecclesiastical / Gothic Revival Inspired Religious Sculpture
Technique
Fiberglass molded casting with hand-finished stone texture designed to replicate carved architectural statuary
Tools Used
Clay sculpting tools, mold casting forms, fiberglass matting tools, resin application tools, finishing and surface texturing tools
History
This statue was originally mounted on the façade of St. Peter Church (Kirche St. Peter) in Cleveland, Ohio, a Catholic parish founded in 1853 serving the city's German Catholic community. A historical photograph from 1984 documents the statue installed above the church entrance within the building’s Gothic architectural niche.
Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown (likely produced by an ecclesiastical statuary workshop specializing in fiberglass architectural church figures)
Measurements
115" H x 36" W x 24" D
Suggested Weight
140–180 lbs
Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
126" H x 48" W x 36" D crate
Music
Gregorian Chant – Traditional Sacred Catholic Choral Music
Item Number : P16298
Category : Art
Brand : UK
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"Copley" Pattern Cast Iron Beaded Oval Doorknob Backplate – Keyhole Style
"Copley" Pattern Cast Iron Beaded Oval Doorknob Backplate – Keyhole Style
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Description :
This "Copley" pattern backplate, manufactured around 1910, features the distinctive beaded oval design that defines the line. The piece is made from cast iron and displays refined classical detailing in a subdued neoclassical style. Originally part of a matched set with oval knobs, this backplate reflects the early 20th-century shift toward simplicity and elegance in American hardware design. Its aged patina and traces of white paint add authentic character. The symmetrical layout with top and bottom screw mounts made for easy vertical alignment on doors. Ideal for historically accurate restorations or adding vintage charm to modern interiors.
Era:
Circa 1910
Style:
Neoclassical / Colonial Revival
Technique:
Sand cast iron with hand-finishing and painted surface
Tools Used:
Casting mold, metal file, hand drill, paintbrush
History:
The Copley pattern was a popular design in the early 1900s, reflecting a move toward restrained ornamentation while maintaining classical influence. Often used in middle- to upper-class homes.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Possible attribution to Reading Hardware Co., based on design and era, though not definitively marked.
Measurements:
2 ½" W x 7 ½" L
Suggested Weight:
0.6–0.8 lbs
Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
10" L x 5" W x 2" H
Item Number : P14750
Category : Hardware
Brand : UK
