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Rampant Lion Cast Iron Doorstop, 19th Century.
Jane Short Antiques
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Rampant Lion Cast Iron Doorstop, 19th Century.

19th century
Description

A good heavy 19th Century cast iron doorstop in the form of a rampant lion.

It is bold, attractive, in good order and ready to hold back any door!

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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SA1222768
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A5143
Description
A good heavy 19th Century cast iron doorstop in the form of a rampant lion.

It is bold, attractive, in good order and ready to hold back any door!

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Lion Doorstop to the Victorian era.

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SA1222768
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A5143
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A side profile view of a dark cast iron doorstop depicting a rampant lion mounted on a stepped rectangular base.
Rampant Lion Cast Iron Doorstop, 19th Century.
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A door porter, or heavy doorstop, emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries designed to hold open heavy interior and exterior doors against draughts. They were commonly cast in decorative heraldic, animal, or figurative motifs.

These items were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating detailed sculptural forms with flat or hollowed backs. Once cooled, they were typically painted, japanned, or lacquered to protect the metal from oxidisation.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display subtle seam lines from sand casting, a noticeable weight, and natural wear or patination along the base. Modern reproductions often exhibit smoother surfaces, lighter weight, or contemporary screw fittings.

A cast iron doorstop functions both practically at the base of an entryway and decoratively alongside a fireplace hearth, bookshelf, or low console table. The dark patinated metal complements natural timber flooring and minimalist interior palettes.

Keep the iron clean using a soft dry brush or lint-free cloth, avoiding water which can induce rust. A light application of clear microcrystalline wax can be buffed onto the surface to preserve the patina and protect against atmospheric moisture.
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