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C. 1870 Pair of English Polished Steel Horse Doorstops

$795per set
£607.82per set
€700.09per set
CA$1,114.04per set
A$1,243.72per set
CHF 651.69per set
MX$15,224.35per set
NOK 8,276.47per set
SEK 7,803.66per set
DKK 5,224.81per set

About the Item

Circa 1870 pair of polished steel horse doorstops, English. Particularly crisp models - for instance note the quality of the manes. Stepped plinth bases. Wonderful as bookends or decorative accessories. 13" x 4" x 10.5" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WDA-17471stDibs: LU6458245414952

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