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Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper C1880
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Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper C1880

19th century
Description

This well-designed VICTORIAN CAST IRON BOOT SCRAPER dates from circa 1880.

With traces of the original paint, the BOOT SCRAPER is crisply cast and incorporates ACANTHUS LEAF detail.

The number 209 is stamped on the top rail, with initials W I on the underside of the base.

There are no breaks or repairs. It is strong and substantial.

The SCRAPER can either be left as it is, with all its present charm, or repainted according to choice.

Height: 10 inches (26 cm)

Express delivery within Mainland UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

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SA1139113
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Description
This well-designed VICTORIAN CAST IRON BOOT SCRAPER dates from circa 1880.
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With traces of the original paint, the BOOT SCRAPER is crisply cast and incorporates ACANTHUS LEAF detail.
Shaun King Antiques

The number 209 is stamped on the top rail, with initials W I on the underside of the base.

fig 1. A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish.
fig 1. Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper C1880

There are no breaks or repairs. It is strong and substantial.

The SCRAPER can either be left as it is, with all its present charm, or repainted according to choice.

Height: 10 inches (26 cm)

Express delivery within Mainland UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139113
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish.

Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper C1880

Archive II A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish. View II
Archive III A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish. View V
Archive VI A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish. View VI
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A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish.
VICTORIAN CAST IRON BOOT SCRAPER c1880
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A Victorian cast iron boot scraper featuring a central scraper blade decorated with scroll motifs, set within a rectangular drip tray with a fluted border and weathered finish.
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  • ObjectBoot Scraper
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourRust, Verdigris Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, Gadrooned rim, Cast registration number, Integral drip tray
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Victorian cast iron boot scraper from circa 1880 functions as a practical entryway accessory designed to clean muddy footwear. The piece displays a combination of rust and verdigris brown colours across its weathered surface, retaining traces of original paint alongside a cast registration number 209 stamped on the top rail and initials W I on the underside of the base. Decorative elements include acanthus leaf scrolls, a gadrooned rim around the rectangular drip tray, and pineapple finials flanking the scraper blade. The structure measures 26 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. Positioned beside the front door inside a home today, the cast iron object collects mud and moisture from shoes entering the hallway. The construction includes a scraper blade set within an integral drip tray and stands on small feet underneath the corners. The robust item remains free of breaks or repairs, presenting a solid build suitable for everyday use in an English country house setting while offering the option for retention of its current patina or repainting.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th century, boot scrapers were placed outside doorways to allow visitors to scrape mud and dirt from their boots prior to entering a home, protecting interior carpets and unpolished floors.

Victorian boot scrapers were primarily manufactured from molten pig iron poured into sand moulds, creating heavy cast iron pieces often finished with painted or lacquered surfaces to resist weather exposure.

Authentic period examples demonstrate considerable physical weight, subtle casting seam lines, period mould registration numbers, and natural surface patination or oxidisation from outdoor exposure over time.

An antique boot scraper can be situated alongside an entryway, porch step, or boot room door to add historical character, ground natural stone flooring, and offer practical boot cleaning functionality.

To preserve weathered cast iron, brush away loose dirt with a stiff bristle brush and apply a light coat of clear furniture wax or boiled linseed oil to seal the surface against active moisture corrosion.
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