About this piece
back to topA striking antique wrought iron and cast iron side gate, circa 1870, beautifully handcrafted with unusual finials and original features. At over 150 years of age, this antique garden gate has stood the test of time, light weathering only adding to its unique beauty.
Wrought Iron Garden Gates
Gates and ironwork made from wrought iron have stood the test of time. This traditional method of craftsmanship sees the metal heated to a high temperature and then hammered into shape by a blacksmith’s hand, creating a robust and durable finish. The more wrought iron is worked, the stronger it becomes, making some of the most ornate antique gates some of the strongest. Large scale commercial production of wrought iron products ended in the mid 1970s due to the expensive and time-consuming nature of blacksmithing, making wrought iron gates true antiques, showcasing talented craftsmanship of the past.
