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English 19th Century Antique Lion Door Porter
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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English 19th Century Antique Lion Door Porter

19th century
Description

English 19th Century Antique Lion Door Porter

A good quality recumbent lion door stay / stop / porter in brass. Lead weighted for stability, this English 19th century antique door porter stands well on a stepped base with the tall handle having an ornate hand hold. In excellent condition.

Dimensions

Height: 40cm (15.87")

Width: 22cm (8.73")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Lion Door Porter to the 19th Century.

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SA1217914
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Description
English 19th Century Antique Lion Door Porter

A good quality recumbent lion door stay / stop / porter in brass.

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Lead weighted for stability, this English 19th century antique door porter stands well on a stepped base with the tall handle having an ornate hand hold.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent condition.

Dimensions

Height: 40cm (15.87")

Width: 22cm (8.73")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Lion Door Porter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217914
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.

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

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique 19th-century brass door porter featuring a cast recumbent lion figure on a stepped rectangular base with a tall central loop handle.
English 19th Century Antique Lion Door Porter
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An antique 19th-century brass door porter featuring a cast recumbent lion figure on a stepped rectangular base with a tall central loop handle.
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A door porter is a heavy, weighted object featuring a long vertical handle, designed to hold heavy interior doors open without requiring the user to bend down. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century British homes, they were often decorated with figures, coat of arms motifs, or animal sculptures.

19th-century door porters were primarily crafted from cast iron or cast brass, occasionally filled with lead inside the base to provide additional ballast. High-end examples featured detailed chased decoration and polished or lacquered brass finishes.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-finished details, signs of seam joins from two-part sand casting, and natural surface wear or oxidation in crevices. The underside often shows rough cast texture, screw-attaching hardware for the long stem, or evidence of weighted lead inserts.

An antique door porter serves as both a practical doorstop in draughty hallways and a sculptural accent beside a fireplace hearth or library bookcase. Its classic metallic finish adds historical weight and texture when paired with contemporary wood or stone surfaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth to prevent buildup in detailed carving. To maintain an aged patina, avoid abrasive chemical polishes and treat the metal with a light application of microcrystalline wax to protect against humidity.
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