Door Stop Cast Iron, Victorian Lion Serpent Original Green Red Gold

- Fine 19th century country house hoof doorstop - Practical and attractive sporting piece Measures: Height 38.3cm Width 12cm Depth 6cm.

The rope twist handle above an acanthus leaf stem terminating in the form of a bell.  

Charming 19th century metal doorstop moulded as ram Lovely crusty patina Measures: length 26cm, 10" height 18cm, 7" depth 5cm, 2" The ram represents the power to penetrate, overcome, and achieve. It reflects the assertion of strength in creative ways to achieve a breakthrough. It is also associated with sacrifice. The ram serves as the icon for action, the fifth element...

- Elegant, classical form - Conversation piece - Perfect height for sofa or bedside table The hinged moulded top opening to reveal the original fitted interior with ceramic pot and ...

Exceptional 18th century Imari lobed dish. The centre painted with a vase of flowers and a bonsai tree. Surrounded by a double circle border and three large vignettes of a fenced garden with trees and flowers and stylised floral vignettes interposed. The reverse with four double scroll repeats. Painted in tones of iron red, blue and green. In original condition. In exceptional condition with very little wear. Measures: diameter 31cm., 12 1/4", height 5cm., 2" Provenance : Private collection with two plates of similar quality Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari, in Western Japan. The dynastic change and the instability of China in the mid-17th century created a gap in the porcelain market, which became increasingly international throughout the century. Arita developed into a prominent centre for porcelain due to its proximity to Izumiyama, an area rich in kaolin. Although the Arita kilns...

Striking Imari lobed plate with simple, bold ornamentation indicating it is an early piece. The centre with three stylised bonsai evoking the quality of reflection surrounded by a tr...

Pair of 19th century cast iron door stops with shaped handles above a figural soldier raised up on a shaped base. Dimensions Height 17 Inches Wi...

Large Antique cast iron seated frog door stop. USA, Circa 1920s. A rare and unusual model, of large size, depicts a seated green frog on a r...

An Bronze door stop with Dolphin Serpents and a center leaf. The design is a compliment to any space and very functional. Heavy enough to hold a door on a windy day and light eno...

A Victorian cast iron gate featuring a decorative design.

Late 19th century large size Victorian acorn tip hinges. Cast iron with a staggered hole pattern to spread out the weight of the door, two knuckles. Do...

This is an antique decorative doorstop. An English, cast iron Art Nouveau door keeper, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. Attractive and pleasingly substantial door stop...