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Victorian Dog Doorstop
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Victorian Dog Doorstop

19th century
Description

A 19th century (victorian) cast dog doorstop.

Dimensions - 16 x 10 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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SA1018728
Description
A 19th century (victorian) cast dog doorstop.

Dimensions - 16 x 10 cms

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018728
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base.
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Archive I A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base.

Victorian Dog Doorstop

Archive II A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base. View II
Archive III A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base. View III
Archive IV A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base.
Victorian Dog Doorstop
Ref: SA1018728
A dark Victorian cast iron doorstop formed in the shape of a reclining dog seated on an ornate plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDoorstops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsReclining dog figure, Scrollwork plinth base, Textured cast surface
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian cast iron doorstop takes the form of a reclining dog resting on an ornate plinth base. The piece has a dark grey colour and a textured, aged cast surface with visible signs of wear throughout the metalwork. The decorative plinth features elaborate scrollwork mouldings along the base, while the animal figure is depicted lying down with its head raised. Measuring 10 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the compact iron object has a solid and heavy profile suitable for holding open doors. In a modern interior, this functional antique ornament sits securely beside the front door or in a hallway to prop open heavy internal doors. The dark neutral finish and traditional Victorian styling coordinate easily with rustic, industrial, or period-inspired interior schemes. Collectors of nineteenth-century metalwork and animal figures will find this practical doorstop makes a characterful addition to daily use in the home.

FAQs

A Victorian cast iron doorstop, frequently called a door porter, is a heavy functional object designed to hold interior doors open. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these cast metal items featured figural designs including animals, flora, and heraldic motifs.

These pieces were produced using sand-casting methods, where molten iron was poured into sand moulds created from carved wooden master patterns. After cooling, the castings were hand-trimmed to remove seam lines and coated with dark lacquer, paint, or japanning.

Authentic nineteenth-century castings feature flat or hollowed backs resulting from open-sand casting processes, along with visible surface texture and natural oxidisation. Original examples display crisp casting relief and significant physical weight relative to their dimensions.

This object can be placed on a stone hearth, beside an internal timber door, or utilised as a heavy paperweight on a desk or bookshelf. Its dark iron finish provides contrast when positioned against lighter flooring or painted skirting boards.

Keep cast iron dry to prevent active corrosion and surface rust. Clean periodically with a dry nylon brush to clear dust from crevices, and seal the surface with microcrystalline wax to preserve the existing finish.
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