Gate pier
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Models
Date
1900 - 1906
Materials
Wood, Metal
Measurements
230 x 235 x 105 mm
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339023
Summary
Wooden model of two, square, painted stone gate piers with two white painted gates, above four steps with triangular edge piers. The gates have vertically barred top sections They are set on miniature, U-shaped, lift-off hinges, and have a miniature metal stirrup over the tops to keep closed. The piers have ball finials. Between the piers, above the gates is a bar with 'THE MANOR' painted red on white. The outer sides of the piers are hollow, with hole and circles inside. Made for 'The Manor' by Charles Paget Wade for his Model Village (Wolf's Cove).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)