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Cast Iron Lion Boot Scraper
Jane Short Antiques
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Cast Iron Lion Boot Scraper

19th century
Description

A large and heavy cast iron boot scraper in the form of a lion. This mid 19th century piece is from a design by John Crowley of Sheffield. The recumbent lion has an outstretched paw and resembles the lion of Venice.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Boot Scraper to the 19th Century.

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SA1053725
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A3338
Description
A large and heavy cast iron boot scraper in the form of a lion. This mid 19th century piece is from a design by John Crowley of Sheffield. The recumbent lion has an outstretched paw and resembles the lion of Venice.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Boot Scraper to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053725
Dealers Internal Ref
A3338
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A heavy black cast iron figure depicting a recumbent lion, designed as a boot scraper or doorstop.
Cast Iron Lion Boot Scraper
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A heavy black cast iron figure depicting a recumbent lion, designed as a boot scraper or doorstop.
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FAQs

Cast iron boot scrapers became widespread during the nineteenth century as unpaved roads were common, serving a practical purpose outside homes to clean mud from footwear before entering.

These items were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating heavy, durable functional objects often featuring ornamental figures such as lions or scrollwork.

Authentic Victorian cast iron displays crisp casting details, natural surface patina or minor oxidisation, seam lines from two-part moulds, and significant weight relative to modern reproductions.

Position the piece beside an entryway door, on a porch step, or within a boot room alongside modern footwear storage to add visual weight and historical character.

Keep cast iron dry to prevent rust formation, clean periodically with a soft brush, and apply a light coat of clear beeswax or microcrystalline wax to protect the metal finish.
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