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Victorian Cast Iron "Mr Punch" Doorstop
Carse Antiques
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Victorian Cast Iron "Mr Punch" Doorstop

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Good Victorian cast iron "Mr Punch" doorstop in original paint. No damage. Nice being in original condition.

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SIZE; 9" wide. 13" tall

CIRCA; 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Punch Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183905
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11617
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Description
Good Victorian cast iron "Mr Punch" doorstop in original paint. No damage. Nice being in original condition.

FREE UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 9" wide. 13" tall

CIRCA; 1870

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Punch Doorstop to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183905
Dealers Internal Ref
11617
Carse Antiques
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A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish.
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Archive I A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish.

Victorian Cast Iron "Mr Punch" Doorstop

Archive II A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish. View II
Archive III A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish. View III
Archive IV A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish. View IV
Archive V A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish. View V
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish.
Victorian Cast Iron "Mr Punch" Doorstop
Ref: SA1183905
A cast iron Victorian doorstop depicting the character Mr Punch with a hooked nose, jester cap, and worn polychrome painted finish.
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Cast iron doorstops, often referred to as door porters, became widely popular during the nineteenth century due to advancements in iron foundry moulding. Characters from Punch and Judy puppet shows were among the most prominent thematic subjects produced by foundries across Britain.

Foundries created these items using sand-casting techniques, pouring molten iron into two-part sand moulds. Once cooled, the rough castings were hand-fettled, painted with enamel or oil-based finishes, and sometimes weighted further at the base.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit crisp detail from quality sand moulds, alongside natural paint loss and patina in high-touch areas. Seams should be tightly fitted or integrated into the design, and the underside usually displays rough, unpolished casting marks.

A cast iron doorstop serves both practical and decorative purposes when positioned beside an internal entryway or near a fireplace hearth. It adds architectural weight, historical texture, and character to contemporary or heritage spaces.

Gently brush away loose dust using a soft-bristled brush, and avoid applying water or harsh detergents which can induce corrosion. To preserve original paintwork and prevent rust, a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax can be applied and gently buffed.
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