Gate opening mechanism
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
1830 x 170 x 160 mm
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 28466
Summary
Mechanism encased in wood for opening/closing gate across the main drive. Bolt on the top and holes on the front in various places where fittings would have been. Comprises worn wooden panel inset into wall, with chain and handle, and hole with piece missing. (Missing piece, with metal retaining hook, stored separately.)
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.