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Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, Victorian
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Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique townhouse boot scraper. An English, cast iron Great Exhibition doorway shoe pull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Gloriously extravagant and substantial - a treat for a grand entrance

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Robust cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish

Superb weight in the hand at 10.26kg (22.6 lb)

Ornate decorative appeal, with leaf and scallop shell decor

Generous width to the scraper of 19cm (7.5'')

Pronounced supports acting as boot pulls for further convenience

Drip tray with registered design 'diamond' mark to base

This is a striking antique townhouse boot scraper, with an enthusiastic, ornate appearance typical of the Great Exhibition era, held at the Crystal Palace in 1851. Perfect for a townhouse or the entrance of a fine country home. Delivered ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Scraper Width: 19cm (7.5'')

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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.

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Our Ref: 24553

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093787
Dealers Internal Reference
24553
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Description
This is an antique townhouse boot scraper.
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An English, cast iron Great Exhibition doorway shoe pull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Gloriously extravagant and substantial - a treat for a grand entrance

fig 1. A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring ornate figurative supports and a scraping blade set within a moulded tray base.
fig 1. Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Robust cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish

Superb weight in the hand at 10.26kg (22.6 lb)

Ornate decorative appeal, with leaf and scallop shell decor

fig 2. A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring ornate figurative supports and a scraping blade set within a moulded tray base.
fig 2. Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, Victorian

Generous width to the scraper of 19cm (7.5'')

Pronounced supports acting as boot pulls for further convenience

Drip tray with registered design 'diamond' mark to base

This is a striking antique townhouse boot scraper, with an enthusiastic, ornate appearance typical of the Great Exhibition era, held at the Crystal Palace in 1851. Perfect for a townhouse or the entrance of a fine country home. Delivered ready to serve.

fig 3. A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring ornate figurative supports and a scraping blade set within a moulded tray base.
fig 3. Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Scraper Width: 19cm (7.5'')

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 Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring ornate figurative supports and a scraping blade set within a moulded tray base.
fig 4. Antique Townhouse Boot Scraper, English, Great Exhibition, Shoe Pull, 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: 24553

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093787
Dealers Internal Ref
24553
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Emerging in the nineteenth century, cast iron boot scrapers became essential doorstep fixtures in urban and rural homes to prevent mud from being tracked indoors.

These items were primarily produced using molten iron poured into sand moulds, creating heavy, durable functional pieces with intricate cast details.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural surface oxidisation, crisp casting lines, substantial weight, and occasionally registration marks or foundry stamps on the underside.

Position the piece beside an entryway door, porch step, or within a boot room to serve as a functional historic architectural accent.

Brush away dry debris with a stiff bristle brush, clean with warm soapy water, dry thoroughly, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or oil to prevent rust formation.
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