19th Century Cast iron Door Stop, Door Porter

Needless to say a heavy piece

At the top there is a brass handle to manoeuvre the stop, and the base a hunting dog

The stop is 17” high, 7” wide and 3” deep

TPM180

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Cast Iron Door Porter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1231907

Dealers Internal Reference

TPM180

Description

19th Century Cast iron Door Stop, Door Porter

Needless to say a heavy piece

At the top there is a brass handle to manoeuvre the stop, and the base a hunting dog

The stop is 17” high, 7” wide and 3” deep

TPM180

“

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Elmgarden

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Cast Iron Door Porter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1231907

Dealers Internal Ref

TPM180

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A door porter, also known as a long-handled doorstop, was designed during the nineteenth century to hold heavy internal doors open without requiring the user to stoop down to move it.

These items were predominantly constructed using heavy cast iron bases for weight, paired with cast or turned brass handles and stems to allow easy transport between rooms.

Authentic period examples exhibit original casting seams, hand-finished details, surface wear consistent with age, and a significant weight disproportionate to their compact size.

Position the piece adjacent to heavy timber doors, within an entryway, or beside a fireplace hearth to add historical depth and functional charm to contemporary interiors.

Keep the iron base dry to prevent rust formation, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, while applying a subtle paste wax to preserve the aged patina on both metal surfaces.