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Victorian Brass Door Stop
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Victorian Brass Door Stop

19th century
Sold 8 April 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A top quality and collectable Victorian cast brass door stop depicting the Greek God Bacchus c.1880. Cast brass base with decorative head above depicting the Greek God Bacchus; floral wreath head band above the face with hand chased decoration. Hat to the top forming a loop handle. Cast iron weight to the base to give stability and weight. Presented in superb condition with a deep polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Door Stop to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134173
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41129
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Description
A top quality and collectable Victorian cast brass door stop depicting the Greek God Bacchus c.1880.
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Cast brass base with decorative head above depicting the Greek God Bacchus; floral wreath head band above the face with hand chased decoration.
Sturmans Antiques

Hat to the top forming a loop handle. Cast iron weight to the base to give stability and weight. Presented in superb condition with a deep polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Door Stop to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134173
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41129
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Archive I A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Brass Door Stop

Archive II A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves. View II
Archive III A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves. View III
Archive IV A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves. View IV
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Archive VI A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques
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Hawes
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DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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Items Sold 10,946
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A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves.
Victorian Brass Door Stop
Ref: SA1134173
A heavy cast brass Victorian door stop shaped as a bearded figure wearing a horned cap adorned with leaves.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDoor Stops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigural bust, Foliate wreath, Horned cap
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian brass door stops gained popularity during the 19th century as coal-fired central heating led to wider use of interior doors that needed to remain open or closed securely. Foundries utilised sand-casting techniques to produce heavy, decorative figures ranging from animals and flora to mythological motifs.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional sand-casting methods with heavy yellow brass or bronze alloys. Often featuring an iron core or weighted base for added stability, the metal was hand-finished with chased detailing and mounted onto a shaped plinth.

Authentic items display the characteristic weight, sand-cast texture, and natural patina associated with 19th-century metalwork. Examination of the underside often reveals casting marks, hand-filed seams, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than modern mass production.

This piece can function effectively as a functional door holder or as a sculptural decorative object on a bookshelf or mantelpiece. The warm metallic tone complements both traditional and modern schemes, adding historical weight and texture to a room.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the historical patina. If cleaning is necessary, mild soap and water with immediate drying will protect the surface from oxidisation.
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