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Victorian Cast Iron Lion Door Stop. Antique Doorstop Door Porter. C1860.
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Victorian Cast Iron Lion Door Stop. Antique Doorstop Door Porter. C1860.

19th century
Sold 10 July 2026 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This handsome Victorian door stop / door porter which is made of heavy cast iron is nicely cast as a crouching lion and dates from the 19th century.

This good quality doorstop has nice detail with the top carrying loop being designed as the lion's tail and his claws gripping the front.

A very nice usable item that looks wonderful on display in your home.

Dimensions: Width: 16.5 cm (6 1/2"). Depth: 7.5 cm (3"). Height: 29.5 cm (11 1/2").

Weight: Just over 5 Kg.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with some age related wear leaving a wonderful patina. Nice original condition. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the door stop is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Door Stop to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222325
Dealers Internal Reference
VLDS3589
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This handsome Victorian door stop / door porter which is made of heavy cast iron is nicely cast as a crouching lion and dates from the 19th century.
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This good quality doorstop has nice detail with the top carrying loop being designed as the lion's tail and his claws gripping the front.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle.
fig 1. Victorian Cast Iron Lion Door Stop. Antique Doorstop Door Porter. C1860.

A very nice usable item that looks wonderful on display in your home.

Dimensions: Width: 16.5 cm (6 1/2"). Depth: 7.5 cm (3"). Height: 29.5 cm (11 1/2").

Weight: Just over 5 Kg.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with some age related wear leaving a wonderful patina. Nice original condition. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the door stop is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Door Stop to the Victorian era.

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222325
Dealers Internal Ref
VLDS3589
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Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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Archive I A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle. SOLD10 JUL 26

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Door Stop. Antique Doorstop Door Porter. C1860.

Archive II A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle. View II
Archive III A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle. View III
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Archive X A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle. View X
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Archive XII A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle. View XII
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A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle.
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Door Stop. Antique Doorstop Door Porter. c1860.
Ref: SA1222325
A dark cast iron Victorian door stop featuring a sculptural lion head motif beneath an integrated loop handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsLion mask, Loop handle, Scrollwork, Plinth base
  • SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

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Heavy door stops and door porters became popular during the Victorian era as houses grew larger and coal fires required interior doors to be held open to regulate draughts and airflow.

These items were predominantly cast in sand moulds using heavy grey cast iron or brass, often featuring integrated handles for lifting and detailed sculptural motifs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit deep casting crispness, heavy weight, distinct surface oxidisation, and hand-finished imperfections consistent with nineteenth-century foundry work.

Such functional objects serve well as sculptural accents, placed near heavy internal doors or used creatively as bookends on library shelves to add historical weight to modern spaces.

Maintain cast iron by keeping it in dry conditions, gently dusting with a soft brush, and occasionally applying a light microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from moisture.
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