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Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850
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Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

19th century
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This is a charming antique lion doorstop, an English cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully characterful and evocative of heraldic forms, this doorstop brings period appeal and weighty practicality.

Recumbent lion motif with naïve execution and medieval overtones — a distinctive decorative presence

Cast iron form with satisfying heft, weighing in at 4.07kg, perfect for securing internal doors

Displays a rich, mottled brown patina, enhanced by subtle weathering commensurate with age

Sculpted with emphasis on character and bold form, suggestive of 19th century folk artistry

Well suited to country cottages, period townhouses or traditional interiors

Stable base for reliable placement across wood, tile or carpeted floors

This antique lion doorstop is a delightful example of Victorian decorative utility, and offers both form and function in equal measure. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Max Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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SA1143096
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25404
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This is a charming antique lion doorstop, an English cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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Delightfully characterful and evocative of heraldic forms, this doorstop brings period appeal and weighty practicality.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A heavy cast iron doorstop sculpted in the form of a recumbent lion with a dark brown patinated finish.
fig 1. Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

Recumbent lion motif with naïve execution and medieval overtones — a distinctive decorative presence

Cast iron form with satisfying heft, weighing in at 4.07kg, perfect for securing internal doors

Displays a rich, mottled brown patina, enhanced by subtle weathering commensurate with age

fig 2. A heavy cast iron doorstop sculpted in the form of a recumbent lion with a dark brown patinated finish.
fig 2. Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

Sculpted with emphasis on character and bold form, suggestive of 19th century folk artistry

Well suited to country cottages, period townhouses or traditional interiors

Stable base for reliable placement across wood, tile or carpeted floors

fig 3. A heavy cast iron doorstop sculpted in the form of a recumbent lion with a dark brown patinated finish.
fig 3. Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

This antique lion doorstop is a delightful example of Victorian decorative utility, and offers both form and function in equal measure. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Max Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143096
Dealers Internal Ref
25404
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A heavy cast iron doorstop sculpted in the form of a recumbent lion with a dark brown patinated finish.
Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850
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A heavy cast iron doorstop sculpted in the form of a recumbent lion with a dark brown patinated finish.
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A door keeper, also known as a doorstop or door porter, is a heavy decorative object designed to hold interior doors open. Popularised during the 19th century, these items were frequently cast from iron into animal or figurative forms.

19th-century cast iron doorstops were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds. They typically feature a flat or hollow back to reduce weight and exhibit raw, textured surface finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible seam lines from two-part sand casting, original painted or patinated surfaces with natural wear, and significant physical weight relative to modern reproductions.

Position a cast iron doorstop beside an entryway door, along a fireplace hearth, or atop a sturdy bookshelf as a decorative paperweight and sculptural accent.

Remove dust using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water which causes rust. Apply a light coating of microcrystalline wax to preserve the existing patina and prevent oxidisation.
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