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Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800
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Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800

18th century
Description

This is a charming antique decorative doorstop. A Dutch, brass and lead door porter, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Wonderfully ornate and pleasingly weighted, this elegant door keeper is a fine addition to the period fireside or hallway.

Attractive foliate form adorns the handle and stem with Georgian flair

Crafted from quality brass, lightly aged with warm golden hues and touches of verdigris

Leaded demi-lune base adds balance and heft, offering a substantial weight of 2.018kg (4.45 lb)

Delightful detail throughout, presenting a timeless country house aesthetic

Naturally patinated surface enhances the centuries-old charm

Well suited for use as a functional doorstop or decorative fireside accent

This antique doorstop is a superb example of Georgian decorative craftsmanship, presenting a wonderfully evocative piece, rich in character and form. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Door Porter to the Georgian era.

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SA1138735
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25244
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This is a charming antique decorative doorstop. A Dutch, brass and lead door porter, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
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Wonderfully ornate and pleasingly weighted, this elegant door keeper is a fine addition to the period fireside or hallway.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique cast brass door porter featuring a tall central shaft, stylized floral handle, and flared weighted base with green oxidisation.
fig 1. Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800

Attractive foliate form adorns the handle and stem with Georgian flair

Crafted from quality brass, lightly aged with warm golden hues and touches of verdigris

Leaded demi-lune base adds balance and heft, offering a substantial weight of 2.018kg (4.45 lb)

fig 2. An antique cast brass door porter featuring a tall central shaft, stylized floral handle, and flared weighted base with green oxidisation.
fig 2. Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800

Delightful detail throughout, presenting a timeless country house aesthetic

Naturally patinated surface enhances the centuries-old charm

Well suited for use as a functional doorstop or decorative fireside accent

fig 3. An antique cast brass door porter featuring a tall central shaft, stylized floral handle, and flared weighted base with green oxidisation.
fig 3. Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800

This antique doorstop is a superb example of Georgian decorative craftsmanship, presenting a wonderfully evocative piece, rich in character and form. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Door Porter to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138735
Dealers Internal Ref
25244
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An antique cast brass door porter featuring a tall central shaft, stylized floral handle, and flared weighted base with green oxidisation.
Antique Decorative Doorstop, Dutch, Brass, Door Porter, Georgian, Circa 1800
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An antique cast brass door porter featuring a tall central shaft, stylized floral handle, and flared weighted base with green oxidisation.
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A door porter, also known as a door weight or doorstop, is a heavy decorative metal object designed to hold interior doors open, gaining popularity across Britain and continental Europe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These functional objects were primarily crafted from cast brass, bronze, or cast iron, often constructed with solid bases or lead-filled interiors to provide adequate weight against heavy timber doors.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit historic casting seams, hand-finished surface details, signs of authentic wear around the base, and a natural aged verdigris or surface oxidisation.

An antique door porter serves both a practical function for internal doorways and a decorative purpose when positioned as a sculptural accent on a fireplace hearth or beside an entryway console.

Maintain the item by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth while avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that strip away historical oxidisation and surface character.
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