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Victorian Brass & Cast Iron Dog Door Porter
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Victorian Brass & Cast Iron Dog Door Porter

19th century
Description

Dating from the 19th century, this imposing, high quality brass door porter sits on a black cast iron base. This antique door stop is a good height, a substantial weight and in good condition.

A very decorative and practical addition for any interior.

c. 1890

Height: 13" 33 cm

Width: 8.75" 22 cm

Depth: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Brass Dog Doorstop to the 19th Century.

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SA801001
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D824
Description
Dating from the 19th century, this imposing, high quality brass door porter sits on a black cast iron base. This antique door stop is a good height, a substantial weight and in good condition.

A very decorative and practical addition for any interior.

c. 1890

Height: 13" 33 cm

Width: 8.75" 22 cm

Depth: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Brass Dog Doorstop to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA801001
Dealers Internal Ref
D824
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A Victorian brass door porter depicting a seated hound mounted on a rectangular black cast iron base.

Victorian Brass & Cast Iron Dog Door Porter

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Archive VI A Victorian brass door porter depicting a seated hound mounted on a rectangular black cast iron base. View VI
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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A Victorian brass door porter depicting a seated hound mounted on a rectangular black cast iron base.
Victorian Brass & Cast Iron Dog Door Porter
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A Victorian brass door porter depicting a seated hound mounted on a rectangular black cast iron base.
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  • ObjectDoorstops
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourGold, Black
  • MotifsSeated hound figure, Rectangular cast iron base, Relief moulded fur, Polished brass finish
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 22 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian door porter presents a polished gold-coloured brass figure of a seated hound mounted upon a heavy rectangular black cast iron base. The dog sculpture exhibits detailed relief moulding depicting textured fur, muscular hindquarters, a long snout, and floppy ears, with the animal posed sitting upright and looking towards the right side. The stepped cast iron plinth features decorative horizontal moulding around the perimeter, providing a sturdy foundation for the weighty metalwork. Measuring 33 cm high by 22 cm wide, this decorative object serves a practical purpose as a functional door stop for interior use. Positioned beside a front door or study entrance, this piece functions effectively to keep heavy doors open in an English Country House setting. The combination of reflective polished brass and dark cast iron creates a traditional aesthetic suited to period hallways and reception spaces. The solid construction provides the necessary heft to hold open interior or exterior doors against draughts while adding a sculptural element to the floor. Maintenance involves occasional dusting of the metal surfaces to preserve the finish.

FAQs

Door porters, also known as doorstops, became widely popular during the 19th century in Britain to hold heavy timber doors open and manage draughts. They were frequently produced in figurative designs, including animals, mythological characters, and botanical motifs, reflecting Victorian decorative taste.

Victorian door porters were predominantly manufactured from cast iron or cast brass. Many examples featured a hollow brass front shell filled or weighted with a heavy cast iron back or base plate to provide the necessary stability.

Authentic period pieces usually display hand-finished casting seams, natural surface patina, and age-appropriate wear on the underside of the base. Originals often feature a black-painted cast iron weighted base attached to the stamped or cast brass exterior.

Designers frequently position antique doorstops beside entryway doors, near fireplace hearths, or atop lower bookshelf tiers as sculptural accents. Their metallic finish and heavy silhouette add texture and historical interest to modern scheme layouts.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry cloth. To preserve aged patination, avoid abrasive metal polishes; if polishing brass, apply a gentle microcrystalline wax. Ensure the painted iron base remains dry to prevent surface rust formation.
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