Occasionally in Toronto, one can find an original Queen Anne Style window in a Bay and Gable, or other Victorian, styled home. Apparently, improved glass making in the 1880s meant that designers could build larger windows with fewer small mullioned panes, however, mullions were still appreciated for their aesthetics. Queen Anne window style, the result [...]
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Stained Glass Queen Anne, or “Cottage” Style Windows
Posted in Victorian Millwork, tagged Antique Hardware, Bay-and-Gable, Glazing, Millwork, Queen Anne, Victorian, Window casings on October 10, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Refinishing an Antique Door
Posted in Victorian Millwork, tagged Antique door, Bay-and-Gable, Glazing, Millwork, Paint stripping, Queen Anne, Stain, Tung oil, Wood moldings, Wood refinishing on March 8, 2009 | 12 Comments »
The original door on the house is a Queen Anne style that was unfortunately painted with the cheapest grade latex paint. This style of door can be found on many late Victorian Queen Anne styled Bay-and-Gable homes in Toronto. After some research, Tung oil seemed like the the best possible finish. Stripping layers of paint [...]
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