Late 19th Century Mr Punch Door Stop in Cast Iron
English circa 1880
Exquisitely Whimsical Victorian cast iron door stop/door porter
Charming folk art collectible
Rare piece
Likely from Archibald Kenrick & Sons foundry of West Bromwich, England
Boasts intricate detailing
Showcases the skilled craftsmanship by metalworkers of that era
Wooden forms were pressed into sand moulds
Finest quality Hot cast iron was then poured in
Depicting the iconic characters Mr. Punch and his loyal dog Toby
Mr. Punch sitting on a stack of books, finger on nose
Toby at his side wearing top hat and ruff (Clown’s outfit)
A slightly obscure RD No.
Heavy quality and very sturdy; stands well
In mint condition with remnants of a gilded finish
Perfect addition to any home or office
Sure to add character and elegance to any room
Full of antique charm and historical significance
Must-have for any collector of Victorian memorabilia
H: 31cm (12.2'') W: 2
...3cm (9.1'') D: 9cm (3.5'')
This doorstop, adorned with Mr. Punch and Toby, pays homage to the iconic British puppet show characters that hold a storied place in British literature and entertainment. Punch and Judy, the puppet duo, are quintessentially British, with origins in the 16th-century Italian Commedia dell''arte. The character Punch evolved from Pulcinella, a classic figure in Neapolitan puppetry, which was anglicized to Punchinello before being shortened to Punch.
Punch puppet shows are first noted in British literature in the late 17th century. By the 18th century, Punch and Judy shows had become a staple of popular entertainment, with performances using hand puppets in portable stages on street corners. Initially aimed at adult audiences, they shifted towards children''s entertainment by the late Victorian era.
The shows are known for their ''spirit of outrageous comedy, often eliciting shocked laughter, and are characterized by the anarchic antics of Mr. Punch.'' This reflects the Victorian version of the show, which mirrored the era''s moral values.
Doorstops featuring these characters were in vogue from the late 18th to the 19th centuries, reaching peak popularity between the 1920s and 1940s.
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Internal Reference: MA098
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1223558
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 31cm (12.2inches)Width is 23cm (9.1inches)Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)
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