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Victorian Brass Serpent Handled Doorstop
Lynne Tincknell Antiques
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Victorian Brass Serpent Handled Doorstop

19th century
Description

A very nice Victorian Brass Doorstop.

Well decorated serpent handle with a twist

On a footed stop , with a cast iron back

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Lynne Tincknell Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Serpent Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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SA1095537
Description
A very nice Victorian Brass Doorstop.

Well decorated serpent handle with a twist

On a footed stop , with a cast iron back

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Lynne Tincknell Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Serpent Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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Lynne Tincknell Antiques
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A heavy Victorian cast brass doorstop featuring a scalloped fluted base, a spiral twist stem, and a handle shaped as two looped serpents.
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A heavy Victorian cast brass doorstop featuring a scalloped fluted base, a spiral twist stem, and a handle shaped as two looped serpents.
Victorian Brass Serpent Handled Doorstop
Ref: SA1095537
A heavy Victorian cast brass doorstop featuring a scalloped fluted base, a spiral twist stem, and a handle shaped as two looped serpents.
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A door porter, also known as a weighted doorstop, is a heavy metal object used to hold interior doors open. Popularised in 19th-century households, they were often cast with tall handles to allow the user to move them without bending down completely.

Victorian doorstops were primarily manufactured from cast iron or cast brass. Iron examples were often painted or black-leaded, whereas brass examples were polished or lacquered, sometimes featuring hollow bases filled with lead to add structural weight.

Authentic 19th-century brass doorstops typically display hand-finished casting seams, natural surface wear, and uneven oxidisation inside recess cavities. Original pieces often feature period-specific motifs such as serpents, lions, or heraldic imagery, along with considerable weight.

A brass door porter functions effectively in hallways, living rooms, or entryways to secure heavy timber doors. It also serves as a sculptural hearth accent when placed alongside cast-iron fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.

Maintain antique brass by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or aggressive metal polishes that strip away historical patina; light application of natural microcrystalline wax helps protect the surface from further tarnish.
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