Strap Hinge

Dateca.1760-1820

Maker William Geddy, Sr. or Jr.

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Williamsburg, White Hall

MediumWrought iron

DimensionsLength: 23 1/16" Width: 2 1/2" Diameter of barrel: 1 3/8"

Credit LineGift of Bert Geddy, Jr.

Object numberAF-VA23168.1.1A

DescriptionWrought iron strap hinge of typical tapering form with chamfered outer edges, a welded barrel at one end and a disc-shaped nail pad at the other. Pierced with five nail holes.
Markings"W. GEDDY" in raised letters within a rectangular cartouche, is struck into the top surface of hinge about a quarter of the way up from the barrel.
ProvenanceWhite Hall

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