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Regency Cast Iron Medici Lion Door Porter
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Regency Cast Iron Medici Lion Door Porter

19th century
Description

A fine Regency period cast iron Medici Lion door porter, c.1820

The porter is of superb proportions and meticulously cast. Very substantial. Lovely subtle patina throughout.

Presents extremely well.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23.5cm

Depth: 7.5cm

Height: 17cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Lion Door Porter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239523
Dealers Internal Reference
8066
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Description
A fine Regency period cast iron Medici Lion door porter, c.1820

The porter is of superb proportions and meticulously cast. Very substantial. Lovely subtle patina throughout.

Presents extremely well.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23.5cm

Depth: 7.5cm

Height: 17cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Lion Door Porter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239523
Dealers Internal Ref
8066
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A dark cast iron lion sculpture standing on a rectangular base with one front paw resting on a sphere.

Regency Cast Iron Medici Lion Door Porter

Archive II A dark cast iron lion sculpture standing on a rectangular base with one front paw resting on a sphere. View II
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Archive X A dark cast iron lion sculpture standing on a rectangular base with one front paw resting on a sphere. View X
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A dark cast iron lion sculpture standing on a rectangular base with one front paw resting on a sphere.
Regency Cast Iron Medici Lion Door Porter
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A dark cast iron lion sculpture standing on a rectangular base with one front paw resting on a sphere.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDoorstops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsMedici lion pose, Paw on sphere, Rectangular plinth, Detailed mane
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This 19th-century Regency door porter takes the form of a cast iron Medici lion standing atop a flat rectangular plinth, measuring 17 cm high, 23.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm deep in total size. The sculpture is rendered in black with a subtle dark patina across its metallic surface, showing visible signs of age through its textured finish and wear. The beast is modelled with a finely detailed mane of curling locks, an open mouth revealing teeth, and a muscular body poised with one front paw resting directly upon a spherical orb. The rear feet are tucked close to a flowing tail that curves downwards towards the base. Practical for everyday use in a modern home, this heavy iron piece functions effectively as a doorstop to prop open interior doors or heavy entrances. Placed beside a front door or in a hallway, it adds classical Regency decorative style while anchoring doors firmly in place on wooden floors or carpets.

FAQs

A Medici lion door porter is a heavy metal doorstop modelled after the iconic pair of marble lion sculptures featuring a paw resting on a sphere, originally placed at the Villa Medici in Rome during the sixteenth century.

During the Regency period, door porters were primarily sand-cast in solid iron or brass, featuring heavy integrated bases to provide sufficient weight for holding timber doors open.

Authentic Regency cast iron displays crisp relief detail from sand-casting, significant physical weight, precise seam hand-finishing, and age-consistent surface oxidisation or historic patination.

A cast iron door porter functions effectively beside a heavy entryway door, atop a mantelpiece, or positioned on lower shelving within a library to add grounding texture and classical structure.

Cast iron objects require dry dusting with a soft brush and periodic applications of clear microcrystalline wax to seal the surface against ambient moisture and rust formation.
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