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Victorian Brass Door Stop by Tonks
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Victorian Brass Door Stop by Tonks

19th century
Description

A fine quality Victorian cast brass weighted door stop by highly collected maker William Tonks Ltd c.1880. Cast brass foot with ornate decoration and tapering stem above, beaded decoration to the centre and carrying handle to the top with acanthus leaf decoration to the mount. Cast iron infill weight set behind the brass front. Bears the maker mark for William Tonks Ltd to the rear, who are a highly regarded and collected brass foundry based in Birmingham. Superb quality piece in good condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Door Stop to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235223
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number CS450
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Description
A fine quality Victorian cast brass weighted door stop by highly collected maker William Tonks Ltd c.1880.
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Cast brass foot with ornate decoration and tapering stem above, beaded decoration to the centre and carrying handle to the top with acanthus leaf decoration to the mount.
Sturmans Antiques

Cast iron infill weight set behind the brass front. Bears the maker mark for William Tonks Ltd to the rear, who are a highly regarded and collected brass foundry based in Birmingham. Superb quality piece in good condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Door Stop to the Victorian era.

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235223
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number CS450
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base.
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Archive I An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base.

Victorian Brass Door Stop by Tonks

Archive II An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base. View II
Archive III An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base. View III
Archive IV An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base. View IV
Archive V An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base. View V
Archive VI An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base. View VI
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DL8 3QW
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An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base.
Victorian Brass Door Stop by Tonks
Ref: SA1235223
An ornate Victorian cast brass door stop featuring a top ring handle, a tapered column with scrollwork, and a weighted semi-circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDoor Stops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsRing handle, Scrollwork base, Beaded column
  • SizeH 34.5 cm (14 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian cast brass door stop by William Tonks Ltd from around 1880 is an ornate and weighted piece with a brass-coloured finish. The design incorporates a circular carrying handle at the top mounted on acanthus leaf decoration, a tapering central column with beaded detailing, and a heavily decorated scrollwork base resting upon a semi-circular foot. A cast iron infill weight sits behind the brass front, and the rear bears the maker mark for William Tonks Ltd. Measuring 34.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this door stop is sized appropriately to hold doors open. Positioned beside a front door or interior entryway in a modern home, this practical accessory keeps heavy doors securely ajar while adding period character to a hallway. The substantial cast metal construction ensures stability during everyday use, and the traditional foundry work provides an appealing decorative accent against timber floors or hallway tiles. The piece integrates easily into traditional or period-inspired interiors as a functional household utility.

FAQs

A door porter is a tall, weighted object specifically designed to hold heavy timber doors open, popularised during the Victorian era. Often crafted from cast brass or iron, these objects feature extended handles at the top so users can move them without bending down.

Traditional Victorian door stops were created using sand-casting techniques, pouring molten brass into precision moulds. Many pieces incorporated an internal cast-iron weight within the base to provide the necessary stability for heavy internal doors.

Authentic period brass objects often feature maker marks or registration stamps near the base, such as the WT&S star mark used by William Tonks & Sons. Genuine items also display natural patination in recessed areas and evidence of hand-finishing along casting seams.

An antique brass door stop can be placed adjacent to entryways, hallway doors, or hearths to add architectural interest and warm metallic tones. The classical proportions contrast effectively against minimalist flooring or painted timber skirtings.

To preserve the historical patina, avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or harsh metal polishes that strip surface oxidisation. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the metal finish.
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