Door Stop Cast Iron, Victorian Lion Serpent Original Green Red Gold
11561
Victorian, cast iron, door stop with a lion & a serpent, retaining original green, red & gold paint, 11 ¼" high
Rare doorstop, representing protection against temptation. The lion amongst foliage baring his teeth and looking up at the serpent who is interwined in foliage above him, his body creating a handle. Original paint with loses to the red in particular around the base and top. Provenance : Private collection Pricing: £1,000
Measures: Height 28.5cm, 11 ¼" Length 19cm, 7 ½" Depth 6cm, 2 ¼ ".
19th Century
circa 1860
Wrought Iron
England
Designers
Early Victorian (Of the period)
Forged
GOOD. Wear consistent with age and use.
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