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Late Georgian Boot Scraper
Blue Boar Antiques
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Late Georgian Boot Scraper

18th century
Description

A fabulously large sandstone and iron boot scraper dating to the late Georgian period. The wrought iron scraper is inset with lead plugs within a heavy sandstone block base. Decorative and still extremely practical.

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £75. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Georgian Stone Boot Scraper to the Georgian era.

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SA1037085
Dealers Internal Reference
10083
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Description
A fabulously large sandstone and iron boot scraper dating to the late Georgian period. The wrought iron scraper is inset with lead plugs within a heavy sandstone block base. Decorative and still extremely practical.

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £75.

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Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details.
Blue Boar Antiques

For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Georgian Stone Boot Scraper to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037085
Dealers Internal Ref
10083
Blue Boar Antiques
Blue Boar Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2023
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A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss.
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Archive I A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss.

Late Georgian Boot Scraper

Archive II A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss. View II
Archive III A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss. View III
Archive IV A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss. View IV
Archive V A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss. View V
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A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss.
Late Georgian Boot Scraper
Ref: SA1037085
A late Georgian boot scraper featuring a wrought iron blade with scrolled side supports, anchored into a rectangular weathered stone block covered in moss.
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FAQs

Boot scrapers became essential architectural fixtures in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as paved roads were uncommon. They were positioned outside private residences, townhouses, and country estates to prevent mud and debris from being tracked indoors.

Traditional boot scrapers were constructed from hand-forged wrought iron or cast iron. These iron blades and supports were often set directly into solid limestone, sandstone, or granite bases using molten lead for secure anchoring.

Authentic late Georgian examples typically feature classic neoclassical design elements, such as scrolled side supports or urn finials. Look for hand-chiselled stone bases, lead-fixed joinery, and natural surface oxidisation consistent with centuries of outdoor exposure.

Position the boot scraper outside a front porch, back door, or boot room threshold to serve both a functional purpose and an architectural accent. They can also be displayed in outdoor garden alcoves or courtyards as historical garden ornaments.

To preserve the item, clear excess dirt gently with a dry soft brush without stripping the natural patina or moss growth. A light coating of clear microcrystalline wax can be applied to iron components to retard active corrosion while preserving original finishes.
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