French Double Griffin Boot Scraper

Unusual iron boot jack with the trestle base. Integral plate to screw to a wall. Attractive free flowing form. Been placed outside so there is some rusting in the patina. Very p...

This is an antique mounted boot scraper. An English, cast iron and Bath Stone town house shoe cleaner or boot pull, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. A beautifully aged example of Georgian practicality, combining elegance with robust utility. Fascinating mounted scraper, showcasing the distinctive quality of late Georgian craftsmanship Ornate cast iron scraper adorned with bold, scrolled acanthus motif, deeply cast for visual and tactile appeal Shaped ends with prominent apex ideal for shoe pulling Scraper width of 12cm (4.75'') ably accommodating wide shoes and boots. Mounted upon an appealing Bath Stone block, showing desirable ageing and a dusting of historic moss Exceptional weight of 31.6kg (69.66 lb), denoting its substantial, enduring nature Standalone form ideal for placing beside traditional doorsteps or porticoed entrances Perfectly suited to town house or country estate living, offering both function and decorative charm Naturally weathered tones with gentle patination, complementing period exteriors This antique boot scraper...