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Brass Cherub Doorstop by Peerage
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Brass Cherub Doorstop by Peerage

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 February 2025 · Lancaster Antiques
This “Brass Cherub Doorstop by Peerage” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lancaster Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

We have two of these doorstops in stock at the moment.

Circa 1900 - 1910 a tall, finely detailed brass doorstop of a cherub made by the well known company Peerage, previously trading as Pearson Page in Birmingham, who started trading pre 1900.

The doorstop measures 49cm in height, the base is 23cm at the back and is 8cm in depth. The original iron weighted base has the trademark PEERAGE ENGLAND stamped on it.

It weighs 4.1kgs, has been lightly polished and is in very good condition.

Postage and packing is included in the price for the UK mainland and for outside areas and abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Brass Cherub Doorstop to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1073392
Dealers Internal Reference
1780
Description
We have two of these doorstops in stock at the moment.
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Circa 1900 - 1910 a tall, finely detailed brass doorstop of a cherub made by the well known company Peerage, previously trading as Pearson Page in Birmingham, who started trading pre 1900.
Lancaster Antiques
fig 1. A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top.
fig 1. Brass Cherub Doorstop by Peerage

The doorstop measures 49cm in height, the base is 23cm at the back and is 8cm in depth. The original iron weighted base has the trademark PEERAGE ENGLAND stamped on it.

It weighs 4.1kgs, has been lightly polished and is in very good condition.

Postage and packing is included in the price for the UK mainland and for outside areas and abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Brass Cherub Doorstop to the 1910s.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073392
Dealers Internal Ref
1780
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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Archive I A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Brass Cherub Doorstop by Peerage

Archive II A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View II
Archive III A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View III
Archive IV A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View IV
Archive V A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View V
Archive VI A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View VI
Archive VII A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View VII
Archive VIII A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top. View VIII
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London
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Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 88
Items Sold 704
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A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top.
BRASS CHERUB DOORSTOP BY PEERAGE
Ref: SA1073392
A cast brass doorstop featuring a cherub amidst scrolling foliage and a looped handle at the top.
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  • ObjectDoor Stops
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCherub figure, Scroll handle, Acorn and leaf motifs
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

Decorative doorstops gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras when heavy interior doors required practical yet ornamental solutions to hold them open. Manufacturers utilised cast brass and iron to create sculptural pieces depicting animals, figures, and architectural motifs.

Traditional doorstops were predominantly manufactured using sand-casting methods with brass or iron. This process involved pouring molten metal into moulds, followed by hand-finishing, polishing, and sometimes applying a protective lacquer to maintain the metallic lustre.

Authentic vintage pieces typically exhibit weight, casting seams, and natural oxidisation appropriate for their age. Many British manufacturers, such as Peerage, stamped their items with maker marks or registration numbers on the base.

A brass door stop functions effectively as both a practical floor accessory and a sculptural object on a bookshelf or mantelpiece. The metallic finish complements neutral palettes, dark wood furniture, and eclectic interior schemes.

Vintage brass should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals that strip the aged patina. If polishing is desired, a specialist metal cleaner applied sparingly will restore the reflective finish.
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