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Two Cast Iron Doorstops C. 1880
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Two Cast Iron Doorstops C. 1880

19th century
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Two cast iron doorstops one in the form of "Judy", 10"High and the other in the form of a Country Gent.

1ft 3"High

£125 each

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Serendipity Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Doorstops to the 1880s.

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Two cast iron doorstops one in the form of "Judy", 10"High and the other in the form of a Country Gent.

1ft 3"High

£125 each

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Serendipity Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Doorstops to the 1880s.

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A pair of Victorian black cast iron doorstops depicting figurative characters on moulded bases.
Two cast iron doorstops c. 1880
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A pair of Victorian black cast iron doorstops depicting figurative characters on moulded bases.
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Victorian cast iron doorstops, historically referred to as door porters, are decorative heavy metal weights produced in large quantities during the nineteenth century to keep interior doors open.

These items were manufactured by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating hollow-backed or flat-backed relief designs that were subsequently painted, lacquered, or left with a natural dark iron finish.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit smooth seam lines, subtle wear on the base, natural oxidisation in recessed areas, and finer detail in the original sand-casting process compared to modern reproductions.

They serve as functional threshold hardware in entryways or can be displayed alongside fireplaces, bookshelves, and console tables as sculptural metalwork accents.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft brush and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or clear paste wax to seal the surface and protect the iron from atmospheric moisture.
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