Hi Ann,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Architectural fragments can be a great thing to use as decoration where craftsmanship and purpose can add to the aesthetics of the piece. Weathering (exposure to the elements) can make comparatively new things look deceptively old but based on the brass and iron mounts and hardware, I would guess this door to be at least 19th Century.

The provenance of the architectural fragment is often the most important factor in determining value: a door to a historically significant building (castle, civic or ecclesiastical building or historic residence) will be of greater value - to collectors - than a door from a building about which either little is known OR which has no redeeming historical value.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique iron and brass bound door
Mexican, 19th Century
With breadboard ends and sides, the panels with squared mounts set at angles, a ring-handle and escutcheon.
Height: 64 inches by width: 26 inches
CONDITION: With some weathering
PROVENANCE: Bought in Mexico
$ 700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia