Antique French 10-Lite Double Doors with Brass Cremone Bolt and Original Hardware – From a Meade & Hamilton Designed Home

Description :
This outstanding pair of antique French double doors was salvaged from a Meade & Hamilton–designed home in Ohio. Each door features ten divided glass panes set within a solid wood frame, retaining the original white painted finish with a softly aged crackle patina. The set includes its complete original brass cremone bolt hardware—with lever handle, locking rods, and strike plates—along with heavy-duty ball-tip hinges. These architectural details are rare survivors, offering full functionality and remarkable craftsmanship. Perfect for use as statement interior doors, grand entryways, or reimagined sliding partitions in refined residential or commercial design settings.

Era
Early 20th Century (circa 1920s–1930s)

Style
French Colonial / Beaux-Arts Revival – characteristic of Meade & Hamilton’s refined architectural style and attention to detail.

Technique
Mortise-and-tenon solid wood joinery with original glass glazing, brass cremone bolt system, and full set of heavy-duty brass hinges.

Tools Used
Hand planes, mortise chisels, brass lathes, glazing knives, and early 20th-century millwork joinery tools.

History
Removed from a historic Meade & Hamilton–designed residence, this pair represents a fine example of locally crafted, architect-specified millwork that balanced durability with elegance. These doors have retained both their structural integrity and original brass hardware — a rarity in salvaged architectural pieces.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown; likely produced by a Cleveland-based custom millwork company working under Meade & Hamilton’s specifications.

Measurements
27 ¼" W x 89" H x 2 ¼" D (each door)

Suggested Weight
Approx. 110–120 lbs (pair, including full hardware).

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
65" W x 96" H x 8" D (crated and padded for glass and hardware protection).

Music
Édith Piaf – “La Vie en Rose” (a romantic complement to the French craftsmanship and architectural grace of this set).

Item Number : P14940

Category : Pair of French Doors

Brand : UK