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English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper

19th century
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English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper

A lovely mid 19th century antique Coalbrookdale antique boot scraper modelled as twin winged Phoenix heads with a scraper and tray beneath. The boot scraper actually lifts out of the tray to empty/ clean. In excellent condition with no damage. Dates to 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 44cm (17.46")

Depth: 33cm (13.10")

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Iron Boot Scraper to the 1850s.

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SA1201745
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Description
English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper
A lovely mid 19th century antique Coalbrookdale antique boot scraper modelled as twin winged Phoenix heads with a scraper and tray beneath.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

The boot scraper actually lifts out of the tray to empty/ clean. In excellent condition with no damage. Dates to 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 44cm (17.46")

Depth: 33cm (13.10")

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Iron Boot Scraper to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201745
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper

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An antique cast iron boot scraper featuring double griffin motifs framing a scraping blade and integrated dirt tray in a rust brown patina.
English Coalbrookdale Antique Iron Boot Scraper
Ref: SA1201745
An antique cast iron boot scraper featuring double griffin motifs framing a scraping blade and integrated dirt tray in a rust brown patina.
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Cast iron boot scrapers became widely popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, placed at exterior entrances to remove mud from footwear before entering a residence. Prominent foundries like Coalbrookdale transformed these functional objects into decorative architectural elements featuring classical and mythical motifs.

These items were predominantly cast from molten pig iron poured into sand moulds, enabling detailed relief work such as griffin or foliage designs. The inherent weight of solid cast iron provided stability on doorsteps without needing permanent structural anchoring.

Genuine antique examples exhibit crisp mouldings, significant physical weight, and natural surface patination or mild surface oxidisation from weather exposure. Some pieces may also feature cast-in foundry marks, diamond registration stamps, or model numbers along the base.

Positioned alongside a front entrance, porch, or boot room, an antique boot scraper provides historic detail to country house or contemporary rustic exteriors. Indoors, it can be styled as a decorative architectural accent on a hearth or hallway floor.

Clean the surface periodically with a stiff bristle brush to clear loose soil and moisture accumulation. To protect the iron against active rust while retaining its aged patina, apply a thin coat of natural beeswax or microcrystalline wax.
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