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Antique Victorian Brass Doorstop - Striding Horse
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Antique Victorian Brass Doorstop - Striding Horse

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Antiques Hound
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Description

Antique 19th Century English brass & cast iron doorstop / door porter in the form of a horse stepping out on an ogee shaped plinth. All in very good antique condition with a lovely patina. Dated circa 1860.

This doorstop would work equally well as a decorative object in its own right, adorning a shelf or propping up a stack of books. The perfect gift for horse lovers / equestrians or hunting enthusiasts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Brass Doorstop to the 19th Century.

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SA1183051
Description
Antique 19th Century English brass & cast iron doorstop / door porter in the form of a horse stepping out on an ogee shaped plinth. All in very good antique condition with a lovely patina. Dated circa 1860.
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This doorstop would work equally well as a decorative object in its own right, adorning a shelf or propping up a stack of books.
The Antiques Hound

The perfect gift for horse lovers / equestrians or hunting enthusiasts.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Brass Doorstop to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183051
The Antiques Hound
The Antiques Hound
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2025

Dealing in compact georgian and later furniture and original paintings

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Archive I A cast brass doorstop depicting a striding horse mounted on a rectangular plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Brass Doorstop - Striding Horse

Archive II A cast brass doorstop depicting a striding horse mounted on a rectangular plinth. View II
Archive III A cast brass doorstop depicting a striding horse mounted on a rectangular plinth. View III
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A cast brass doorstop depicting a striding horse mounted on a rectangular plinth.
Antique Victorian Brass Doorstop - Striding Horse
Ref: SA1183051
A cast brass doorstop depicting a striding horse mounted on a rectangular plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsStriding equine form, Textured mane and tail, Rectangular stepped base, Harnessed detailing
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Heavy cast metal doorstops became popular in Victorian Britain during the 19th century as homes grew larger and draughty coal-heated rooms required functional yet decorative accessories to keep interior doors open.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional sand-casting techniques, resulting in heavy, solid brass or bronze objects that often featured weighted iron bases or filled interiors for added stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit deep patination, sand-casting imperfections, hand-filed seams, and wear consistent with age, whereas modern reproductions often feel lighter and lack genuine historic oxidisation.

This piece can be utilised functionally to hold open heavy interior doors or displayed purely as a sculptural object on a bookshelf, hearth, or console table to add metallic texture and historic character.

Preserve the historic surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip away desirable natural ageing and patination.
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