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Description

An antique boot scrape from around 1870. This boot scrape is made of cast iron with a weathered patina, indicative of its age and outdoor use. It features two ornate, upright posts connected by a horizontal scraping bar.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40.5cm (15.94")

Width

58.5cm (23.03")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1098551

Dealers Internal Reference

45136

Description

An antique boot scrape from around 1870.

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This boot scrape is made of cast iron with a weathered patina, indicative of its age and outdoor use.

The Old Cinema

It features two ornate, upright posts connected by a horizontal scraping bar.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40.5cm (15.94")

Width

58.5cm (23.03")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1098551

Dealers Internal Ref

45136

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The Old Cinema

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An antique cast iron boot scraper featuring verdigris paint and rust, mounted on a weathered rectangular stone base.

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The Old Cinema

Telephone 0208 995 4166

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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

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ObjectArchitectural Salvage
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialCast Iron, Stone
ColourVerdigris Green
MotifsFinial posts, Central scraping bar, Stone plinth base
SizeH 40.5 cm (16 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Boot scrapers became ubiquitous during the Victorian era due to muddy unpaved streets, serving as a practical fixture outside domestic residences to clean footwear before entering.

These items were predominantly constructed from heavy cast iron for durability against weathering, frequently mounted upon solid stone or concrete plinths.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine surface oxidisation, heavy casting weight, traditional hand-poured construction methods, and period-appropriate decorative motifs.

This piece can be repurposed as a structural decorative object in an entryway or garden room to introduce industrial texture and historical character.

Preservation involves gentle cleaning to remove loose debris while retaining the aged patina, followed by the application of neutral wax or rust inhibitors if kept outdoors.