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Pair of Victorian Brass Doorstops.
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Pair of Victorian Brass Doorstops.

19th century
Description

A pair of Victorian brass doorstops with shaped sides and centre finial.

English Circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Doorstops Pair to the Victorian era.

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SA786179
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Description
A pair of Victorian brass doorstops with shaped sides and centre finial.

English Circa 1850.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Doorstops Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA786179
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A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina.
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Archive I A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina.

Pair of Victorian Brass Doorstops.

Archive II A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina. View II
Archive III A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina. View III
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F E Anderson Antiques
Telephone 07773 795 931
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Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7JF
Wales
United Kingdom
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A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina.
Pair of Victorian brass doorstops.
Ref: SA786179
A pair of heavy Victorian cast brass doorstops with flared scroll feet and fluted central finials showing aged patina.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDoorstops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Brass
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsFluted finials, Scroll feet, Low-profile base, Cast metalwork
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian brass doorstops displays the classic styling of English manufacture from around 1850. Each piece is formed from cast brass in an aged brass colour, featuring low-profile bases with shaped sides and detailed scroll feet at the corners. At the centre of each doorstop stands a fluted finial, adding a decorative touch to the robust metalwork. The surfaces show a natural aged patina indicative of their history and regular use over time. Measuring 10 cm high, 23 cm wide and 10 cm deep, these sturdy accessories are well-proportioned for daily functional duty. Positioned on the floor beside an interior entry point, they serve practically to hold doors open against breezes or foot traffic in a hallway, porch or study. Their durable cast metal construction ensures stability on wood, stone or carpeted surfaces while complementing traditional or period interior schemes. The understated Victorian and Gothic design elements integrate smoothly into domestic spaces, providing both a functional household utility and an authentic historical accent for everyday living areas.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, brass doorstops, frequently referred to as door porters, were weighted metal objects engineered to keep substantial interior doors propped open to aid air circulation and movement within grand homes.

Authentic period examples were predominantly produced from cast brass or cast iron, incorporating heavy solid bases or iron core inserts to supply the mass required to restrain heavy wooden doors.

Original nineteenth-century examples display characteristic sand-casting texture on unseen surfaces, authentic oxidisation or verdigris accumulation in recessed details, and substantial weight relative to modern hollow reproductions.

These historical functional pieces can be placed beside timber entryways to secure interior doors, positioned as sculptural objects near a fireplace hearth, or displayed on low entryway shelving.

Dust periodically using a dry, soft cloth and avoid abrasive chemical polishes that strip historical patina; applying a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax protects the surface against ongoing oxidisation.
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