Search 0
27,470  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 80 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
80 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1182287
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian
Sold by London Fine Antiques
sold SA1182287
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2010
Browse dealers 947 items
  • About Us
    Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1182287
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian

19th century
Sold 17 June 2026 · London Fine Antiques
This “Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian” found a buyer.

It was listed by London Fine Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Oak AccessoryCountry House DoorstopHeavy Doorstop Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

This is an antique turned doorstop. A Scottish, oak country house door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A substantial and beautifully figured example, offering dependable practicality and fine decorative appeal.

Delightful Victorian doorstop with excellent country house character

Turned oak displays superb grain interest and rich caramel hues

Attractive, tactile form with a smooth finish and gently aged patina

Offers a good, confident weight at 1.796kg (3.959 lb), ideal for securing medium-sized doors

Well balanced and comfortable in the hand, making it easy to position as required

A tasteful yet robust addition to any hallway, study or domestic interior

This is a charming Scottish oak door keeper, combining utility with classic Victorian craftsmanship. An inviting finishing touch for traditional homes. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182287
Dealers Internal Reference
25732
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique turned doorstop. A Scottish, oak country house door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
“
A substantial and beautifully figured example, offering dependable practicality and fine decorative appeal.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details.
fig 1. Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian

Delightful Victorian doorstop with excellent country house character

Turned oak displays superb grain interest and rich caramel hues

Attractive, tactile form with a smooth finish and gently aged patina

Offers a good, confident weight at 1.796kg (3.959 lb), ideal for securing medium-sized doors

fig 2. An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details.
fig 2. Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian

Well balanced and comfortable in the hand, making it easy to position as required

A tasteful yet robust addition to any hallway, study or domestic interior

This is a charming Scottish oak door keeper, combining utility with classic Victorian craftsmanship. An inviting finishing touch for traditional homes. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182287
Dealers Internal Ref
25732
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London Fine Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. SOLD17 JUN 26
1 / 10
Archive I An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. SOLD17 JUN 26

Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian

Archive II An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View II
Archive III An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View III
Archive IV An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View IV
Archive V An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View V
Archive VI An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View VI
Archive VII An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View VII
Archive VIII An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View VIII
Archive IX An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View IX
Archive X An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details. View X
Enlarged Archival View
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques
Telephone 0207 1833511
Location
The Antique Village
Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
Items For Sale 947
Items Sold 5,669
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antique Village, Hele, Exeter, Devon , EX5 4PW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified
Oct 2010
For Sale
947
Sold
5,669
An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details.
Antique Turned Doorstop, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Door Keeper, Victorian
Ref: SA1182287
An antique turned oak doorstop featuring a bell-shaped body and a spherical finial with incised ring details.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDoorstop
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Ring mouldings, Spherical finial, Weighted bell base
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Heavy door porters and stops became popular in British homes during the 19th century to keep heavy interior doors open in draughty period properties.

These items were typically turned on a lathe from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or lignum vitae, often featuring internal lead weights for added stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned tool marks, deep patination, appropriate wear patterns to the base, and dense timber weight characteristic of the era.

This functional object doubles as a sculptural decorative accent, suitable for placement near heavy doors or on shelves as a historic artifact.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping it away from heat sources, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories