Antique Guardian Lion Door Keeper, English, Iron, Mythology, Doorstop, Victorian
Our Stock # 26263
This is an antique guardian lion door keeper. An English, cast iron mythical animal doorstop, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
- Fascinating door keeper, with a stylised Roman gate guardian lion form
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order
- Presented in cast iron with deep black tonality
- Crafted in the manner of a mythical Chimaera - a fire-breathing amalgam of animals
- Shown in recumbent fashion, the lion head is shown with reptilian scales and webbed feet
- Late 19th century foundries held a fascination with the Classical Revival aesthetic
- Good weight in the hand at 5.055kg (11.14 lb), ideal for medium sized doors
- Dressed to the base with protective suede leather cushioning for ornamental use
This is a striking antique guardian lion door keeper, with a classical Roman aesthetic to the highly distinctive appearance. Delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Max Depth: 28cm (11'')
Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')
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We ship to the U.K. and internationally every week. We hand deliver most of our U.K. orders. Deliveries take approximately ten to fifteen working days to arrive at your door from receipt of order.
Internationally, our price includes our specialist packing service and all pre-shipment paperwork. We ship with all the major carriers; FedEx, UPS, DHL etc and shipments are fully tracked and insured. Deliveries take approximately ten to fifteen working days to arrive at your door from receipt of order.
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