My son and I have been commissioned to work on an entry door pediment for a very prominent and beautiful 1938 Colonial Revival Estate which is currently on the Historical Registry.

This 1938 Colonial Revival entry is a deliberate symbol stack, drawing on Colonial-era style. The swan's neck pediment signals Colonial Revival grandeur and old-money pedigree. The flanking rams head roundels adorning acorn rosettes represent strength and endurance. The central urn topped with a pineapple or pomegranate leaves (with laurel and berry detailing between) finial stands for hospitality and abundance, a traditional welcome to guests. The sunburst block and the cartouches carved with scrolling beneath it adds radiance and prosperity.
Together, these carved details announce taste, status, and a proper, welcoming household, exactly the statement a builder wanted for a fine Colonial Revival estate entry to make in 1938. 

Upon our first onsite visit, from the ground, looked as if preservation would be possible. However, once we got deeper into the piece we discovered rot from within, insect infestation (wet wood); deteriorating conditions at every touch.  We had to remove the piece, and its base,  entirely from its location returning to the shop for deeper investigations.

This historical piece has now become a replication, which we are honored to undertake.

Follow along as we recreate this masterpiece from solid African Mahogany while discovering profile details that haven't been seen since its installation 88 years ago; lost to many layers of paint and caulking.