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Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper
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Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper

19th century
Description

A cast iron Egyptian Revival sphinx boot scraper in the manner of Archibald Kenrick & Sons dating from circa 1900. The grate flanked by two sphinx raised on plinths with a recess within the plinth of each for a boot brush. The whole is surrounded by a foliate border. Lots of age and wear and some corrosion to the underside.

Construction/Wood:

Cast Iron

Condition Report:

Solid and ready for use. Some wear and some corrosion to the underside. Has been repainted several times.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40cm

Depth: 34cm

Height to Top: 22cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

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SA1107317
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Description
A cast iron Egyptian Revival sphinx boot scraper in the manner of Archibald Kenrick & Sons dating from circa 1900.
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The grate flanked by two sphinx raised on plinths with a recess within the plinth of each for a boot brush.
Antique Furniture Direct

The whole is surrounded by a foliate border. Lots of age and wear and some corrosion to the underside.

fig 1. A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base.
fig 1. Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper

Construction/Wood:

Cast Iron

Condition Report:

Solid and ready for use. Some wear and some corrosion to the underside. Has been repainted several times.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40cm

Depth: 34cm

Height to Top: 22cm

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107317
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Archive I A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base.

Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper

Archive II A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View II
Archive III A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View III
Archive IV A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View IV
Archive V A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View V
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Archive X A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View X
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Archive XIII A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base. View XIII
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A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base.
Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Boot Scraper
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A dark cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraping bar flanked by two sculpted sphinx figures on a rectangular tray base.
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Egyptian Revival design emerged in Western Europe following Napoleons Egyptian Campaign of 1798 and resurged during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Decorative items incorporated ancient motifs such as sphinxes, obelisks, and lotus blossoms into functional household objects like cast iron doorstops and boot scrapers.

Antique boot scrapers were primarily manufactured using heavy cast iron or wrought iron, often set into stone bases or designed with self-contained drip trays. Cast iron allowed foundry workers to produce crisp, detailed relief mouldings and symmetrical sculptural elements.

Authentic nineteenth-century cast iron pieces typically display subtle mold seam lines, substantial physical weight, and natural surface oxidisation or historic paint layering. Original castings generally feature fine surface detail compared to modern reproductions, which often exhibit rougher finishes.

An antique cast iron boot scraper functions as a functional statement piece placed adjacent to a front door, porch, or garden entrance. In contemporary settings, it provides a historical contrast against clean masonry, timber decking, or tiled thresholds.

To preserve cast iron exposed to the elements, surface dirt should be removed with a stiff brush and mild soapy water. Applying a coat of clear microcrystalline wax or specialist iron paste prevents further moisture exposure and inhibits rust formation.
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