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

Description :
This elegant pair of French-style double doors was salvaged from a Meade & Hamilton–designed home in Ohio. Each door features ten divided glass panes within a solid wood frame and includes its complete set of original nickel-plated brass cremone bolt hardware—lever handle, rods, and latch components—along with heavy-duty ball-tip hinges. The white painted finish has gracefully aged, and the solid joinery remains strong and true. These doors exemplify the refined proportions and craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century residential architecture, making them ideal for restoration, custom interior projects, or use as a striking architectural focal point.

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

Style
French Colonial / Classical Revival – marked by symmetrical design and the elegant functionality typical of Meade & Hamilton commissions.

Technique
Hand-crafted mortise-and-tenon joinery with original glass glazing and brass cremone locking hardware, preserved with matching heavy-duty hinges.

Tools Used
Hand planes, mortise chisels, brass lathes, glazing knives, and screw-press hinge tools used in traditional millwork shops.

History
Recovered from a home designed by Meade & Hamilton, an architectural firm celebrated for their sophisticated residential work that merged European inspiration with American craftsmanship. These doors retain all of their original mechanical and decorative components, making them both functional and historically authentic.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown; likely fabricated by a Cleveland millwork company specializing in high-end residential commissions under Meade & Hamilton’s direction.

Measurements
26 ½" W x 83 ¾" H x 1 ¾" D (each door)

Suggested Weight
Approx. 95–110 lbs (pair, including full hardware).

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
62" W x 90" H x 7" D (crated and padded for glass and hardware protection).

Music
Claude Debussy – “Clair de Lune” (a timeless French composition reflecting the serene elegance of these handcrafted architectural doors).

Item Number : P14941

Category : Pair of French Doors

Brand : UK