16th Century Two-Leaf Iron Door, 1600s

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Age/age and origin/origin:

The door is probably from the end of the 16th century and the origin is Klagenfurt Austria

… Read more Age/age and origin/origin:

The door is probably from the end of the 16th century and the origin is Klagenfurt Austria

Mass/dimensions:

Door outside dimensions approx. 2.25 cm, rebate dimensions approx. 129 cm

The left wing is 74 cm wide and the right wing is 55 cm wide.

State/condition:

Found condition unrestored with signs of wear, such a door should not be restored in order to preserve its historical character.
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The two-leaf door from the 16th century has typical features of this era, in particular the robust construction and the material used is iron. In the 16th century, heavy, ornate metal doors were often relied upon in castles, fortresses and even churches to ensure safety and security. These doors were often reinforced to withstand attacks and were also often signs of wealth and power.

The diagonal reinforcements in an "X" pattern visible in the picture were a common design to increase the structural integrity of the door. This type of door could have been used in various contexts, e.g. B. in a castle, fortress or important building that required special security measures. This door came from a pharmacy in Klagenfurt Austria. If you visit the country house in Klagenfurt, you will find similar doors in the guest room and in the ladle.

Such doors not only played a functional role, but often also a symbolic one: they signaled strength and impenetrability, in keeping with the social and political conditions of the 16th century, when Europe was characterized by wars and power struggles. See less