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Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian
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Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian

19th century
Description

Our Stock # 24612

This is a heavy antique door sentry. An English, cast iron knight doorstop, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Substantial, charming door stop with a delightful visual appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Robust cast iron form with a good, consistent graphite finish throughout

Set within a sentry box, the figural knight stands guard with his spear

Shaped handle with foliate decoration stands prominently above the whole

Excellent weight in the hand at 7.85kg (17.3 lb)

This is a fascinating antique door sentry, with a superb weight well suited to holding back the heaviest of doors. Delivered ready for duty within the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 19cm (7.5'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24612

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Knight Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091111
Dealers Internal Reference
24612
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Description
Our Stock # 24612

This is a heavy antique door sentry. An English, cast iron knight doorstop, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Substantial, charming door stop with a delightful visual appeal

fig 1. A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
fig 1. Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Robust cast iron form with a good, consistent graphite finish throughout

Set within a sentry box, the figural knight stands guard with his spear

Shaped handle with foliate decoration stands prominently above the whole

fig 2. A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
fig 2. Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian

Excellent weight in the hand at 7.85kg (17.3 lb)

“
This is a fascinating antique door sentry, with a superb weight well suited to holding back the heaviest of doors.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for duty within the home.

fig 3. A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
fig 3. Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 19cm (7.5'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
fig 4. Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24612

Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Knight Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091111
Dealers Internal Ref
24612
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
Heavy Antique Door Sentry, English Cast Iron, Knight Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian
Ref: SA1091111
A dark grey Victorian cast iron doorstop featuring a knight in armour standing within a Gothic arch topped with a loop handle.
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FAQs

During the nineteenth century, the expanded production of cast iron allowed foundries to create decorative door porters featuring architectural, heraldic, and historical figures. These items gained widespread popularity in Victorian homes as both functional door holders and decorative hearth accessories.

Traditional door porters were manufactured using sand-casting techniques, where molten iron was poured into sand moulds created from carved wooden patterns. This process resulted in solid, heavy metal objects that were typically finished with dark paint or protective lacquer to prevent oxidisation.

Authentic nineteenth-century cast iron pieces display hand-finished mould seams, minor casting irregularities, and natural wear patterns along the base. Genuine period castings retain clear definition in detailed areas, unlike modern reproductions which often feature softer edges.

Position a cast iron door porter near an entryway or fireplace to introduce tactile texture and historical character to modern spaces. Placing heavy metal accessories alongside natural timber flooring or woven textiles creates a balanced contrast within contemporary rooms.

Maintain cast iron by wiping it regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust and prevent moisture buildup. Applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or paste wax periodically protects the metal from humidity and preserves the surface patina.
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