Archway for hallway of Victorian house?

[Big Time Charlie]

Hi all, just bought a Victorian terrace and in the process of making it habitable. I'm a fan of period features and whilst the previous owners have left certain items in place, some are missing.

One such item is the archway in the hallway; I've even been into my neighbours to have a look at theirs (and to convince myself it used to be there) and I've run into a brick wall about how to get one into the house.

I found a place that makes them to order but it would be the best part of £1k. Does anyone know if it's possible to find these in reclamation yards, or will they be smashed to bits in order to get them out in the first place? I've even thought of trying to make my own using a wooden frame/plastics/plaster - is this a bad idea?!

Thanks in advance

[TooLateForAName]

Have you looked around salvo.co.uk

[Big Time Charlie]

I have looked, but no joy. I'm still not even sure that it's possible to remove them and sell on without destroying it in the first place though. T'internet seems to have precious little on the subject.

[TooLateForAName]

The forum at periodproperty.co.uk? Might get decent advice?

[herbialfa]

Try a google on...........

stevensons of norwich

[Simpo Two]

herbialfa said:

Try a google on...........

stevensons of norwich

They haven't got back to me with a quote yet.

[tony m]

have a look on my website,i make all sorts of period mouldings,where are you based?www.apmolloy.com

[eps]

Are we just talking about a curved archway in the hall area?? Pics of what you've got and what you're neighbour have got would help. Also dimensions.. Span, height, width..

From what you've described surely you could just stud something together? As it's not supporting anything apart from itself.

[Big Time Charlie]

eps said:

Are we just talking about a curved archway in the hall area??

Yes; between the doorways of the rooms off the hall

eps also said:

Pics of what you've got and what you're neighbour have got would help. Also dimensions.. Span, height, width..??

Good shout, I'll see what I can do. I'll try and get pics up.

eps then said:

From what you've described surely you could just stud something together? As it's not supporting anything apart from itself.

Just not convinced of my ability to make it look good/original.

Tony M said:

Plug

Any idea what I'd be looking at cost wise? I'm in Southampton. PM if you prefer.

Thanks for all the responses chaps, I'll follow them up

[tony m]

Big Time Charlie said:

eps said:

Are we just talking about a curved archway in the hall area??

Yes; between the doorways of the rooms off the hall

eps also said:

Pics of what you've got and what you're neighbour have got would help. Also dimensions.. Span, height, width..??

Good shout, I'll see what I can do. I'll try and get pics up.

eps then said:

From what you've described surely you could just stud something together? As it's not supporting anything apart from itself.

Just not convinced of my ability to make it look good/original.

Tony M said:

Plug

Any idea what I'd be looking at cost wise? I'm in Southampton. PM if you prefer.

Thanks for all the responses chaps, I'll follow them up

as pair of arched architraves and 2 no corbels would be about £100.00

[tony m]

Big Time Charlie said:

eps said:

Are we just talking about a curved archway in the hall area??

Yes; between the doorways of the rooms off the hall

eps also said:

Pics of what you've got and what you're neighbour have got would help. Also dimensions.. Span, height, width..??

Good shout, I'll see what I can do. I'll try and get pics up.

eps then said:

From what you've described surely you could just stud something together? As it's not supporting anything apart from itself.

Just not convinced of my ability to make it look good/original.

Tony M said:

Plug

Any idea what I'd be looking at cost wise? I'm in Southampton. PM if you prefer.

Thanks for all the responses chaps, I'll follow them up

a pair of arched architraves and 2 no corbels would be about £100.00

[Big Time Charlie]

Tony YHM