About this piece
back to topA beautiful and finely-made tall antique wrought iron pedestrian gate, reclaimed from an estate in rural Scotland. Dating from circa 1780, this late 18th century gate is an original from the Georgian period and features ornate scrollwork alongside urn finials to the top and handcrafted metal leaves. Over 240 years old, this antique side gate has certainly stood the test of time, ready to make a beautiful feature in a 21st century garden.
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.
