From the collection of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Penn and housed at their 1920s country estate, Chinqua Penn Plantation, Reidsville, NC.

Made from wrought iron with bronze.

From the collection of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Penn and housed at their 1920s country estate, Chinqua Penn Plantation, Reidsville, NC.

Made from wrought iron with bronze.

The gates were commissioned in the 1920's by Thomas Jefferson Penn. They provided access to the 23-acre central estate, which included gardens, a Chinese pagoda, a greenhouse, and a lavish 31,100 square-foot mansion. Like the rest of the estate, the gates and gatehouse were designed to reflect the Penns' extensive world travels. The property's design incorporates architectural themes from countries including China, England, France, and Italy.

The gates were commissioned in the 1920's by Thomas Jefferson Penn. They provided access to the 23-acre central estate, which included gardens, a Chinese pagoda, a greenhouse, and a lavish 31,100 square-foot mansion. Like the rest of the estate, the gates and gatehouse were designed to reflect the Penns' extensive world travels. The property's design incorporates architectural themes from countries including China, England, France, and Italy.