{"product_id":"antique-guardian-lion-door-keeper-english-iron-mythology-doorstop-victorian","title":"Antique Guardian Lion Door Keeper, English, Iron, Mythology, Doorstop, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26263\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique guardian lion door keeper. An English, cast iron mythical animal doorstop, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFascinating door keeper, with a stylised Roman gate guardian lion form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented in cast iron with deep black tonality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted in the manner of a mythical Chimaera - a fire-breathing amalgam of animals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eShown in recumbent fashion, the lion head is shown with reptilian scales and webbed feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLate 19th century foundries held a fascination with the Classical Revival aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGood weight in the hand at 5.055kg (11.14 lb), ideal for medium sized doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the base with protective suede leather cushioning for ornamental use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a striking antique guardian lion door keeper, with a classical Roman aesthetic to the highly distinctive appearance. Delivered ready for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 28cm (11'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 20cm (7.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57528275403125,"sku":"26263","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26263-1.jpg?v=1787840242","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-guardian-lion-door-keeper-english-iron-mythology-doorstop-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}