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Antique Boot Scraper & Pull, English Cast Iron, Entrance Shoe Cleaner, Victorian
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Antique Boot Scraper & Pull, English Cast Iron, Entrance Shoe Cleaner, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique boot scraper and pull. An English, cast iron door entrance shoe cleaner, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine doorway scraper of the time of the Great Exhibition

Of generous proportion and substantial form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Cast iron presented with a deep black painted finish throughout

Reassuring weight in the hand at 13.2kg (29.1 lb)

Suitable for use within the entrance hall or besides the front door

11cm (4.25'') wide scrape situated between a pair of column supports

Pair of mounting holes cast into the base, for secure fixture

Illegible maker's mark cast to the underside with pattern number 47

This is an attractive antique boot scraper with pull. Graceful, practical and as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago. Delivered ready for the entrance way.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Scraper Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214253
Dealers Internal Reference
25979
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Description
This is an antique boot scraper and pull. An English, cast iron door entrance shoe cleaner, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine doorway scraper of the time of the Great Exhibition

Of generous proportion and substantial form

fig 1. A heavy black cast iron Victorian boot scraper featuring two upright posts holding a central scraping blade over a square tray base.
fig 1. Antique Boot Scraper & Pull, English Cast Iron, Entrance Shoe Cleaner, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Cast iron presented with a deep black painted finish throughout

Reassuring weight in the hand at 13.2kg (29.1 lb)

Suitable for use within the entrance hall or besides the front door

fig 2. A heavy black cast iron Victorian boot scraper featuring two upright posts holding a central scraping blade over a square tray base.
fig 2. Antique Boot Scraper & Pull, English Cast Iron, Entrance Shoe Cleaner, Victorian

11cm (4.25'') wide scrape situated between a pair of column supports

Pair of mounting holes cast into the base, for secure fixture

Illegible maker's mark cast to the underside with pattern number 47

This is an attractive antique boot scraper with pull. Graceful, practical and as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago. Delivered ready for the entrance way.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Scraper Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Boot Scraper to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214253
Dealers Internal Ref
25979
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A heavy black cast iron Victorian boot scraper featuring two upright posts holding a central scraping blade over a square tray base.
Antique Boot Scraper & Pull, English Cast Iron, Entrance Shoe Cleaner, Victorian
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  • ObjectBoot Scrapers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsArchitectural posts, Integral drip tray, Textured casting
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 31.5 cm (12 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This is an antique Victorian English boot scraper and pull, dating to circa 1850. The piece is formed from cast iron with a deep black painted finish throughout, presenting a textured surface, an aged patina, and a pair of mounting holes cast into the square tray base. Architectural column supports flank a central scraping blade, set above an integral drip tray. The item measures 25 cm high, 31.5 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, with a weight of 13.2 kg. Suitable for use within the entrance hall or beside the front door, the scraper provides a practical entryway shoe cleaner for everyday modern use. The substantial form holds a width of 11 cm at the scrape situated between the upright posts. An illegible maker's mark and pattern number 47 appear cast to the underside. The robust, heavy construction offers a stable fixture for clearing mud and debris from footwear before entering the home.

FAQs

Boot scrapers became essential household fittings during the nineteenth century to prevent mud and street dirt from being tracked indoors. Manufactured extensively during the Industrial Revolution, cast iron versions were situated outside residential entryways and public buildings for daily utilitarian use.

These items were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating dense and heavy structures capable of withstanding exterior weather conditions. Many designs integrated a scrap blade elevated above a tray meant to collect scraped soil and debris.

Authentic period examples exhibit noticeable weight, casting seam lines, and natural surface wear or patination from exposure to the elements. Modern reproductions often lack the sharp mould details, heavy density, and genuine oxidized wear found on nineteenth-century pieces.

Position the item on a porch, inside a boot room, or directly beside an entry door to maintain its functional purpose while adding historic character. It can also serve as a distinctive doorstop or rustic accent within a hallway.

Remove dirt using a stiff brush and wipe the iron dry to prevent rust formation. To maintain the finish and protect against moisture, apply a thin coat of clear paste wax or microcrystalline wax periodically.
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