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Style: Early Victorian
Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish and quite rare heavy gauge silvered chisel Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop of exceptional quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century of English origin. Depicting a standing pose of an Irishman the Duke of Wellington in full uniform attire, holding a sword and standing on a magnificent, stepped platform with a ball foot at each corner. Condition: Good overall condition, with no restoration anywhere, professionally re-silvered by our restorers in London. Doorstop is constructed by bolting together in three areas, see image. Casting is exceptional, study face area. Height: (entire as per image one) 14.75" (37.5cm). Width: (at base area). 6.5" (16.5cm). Depth: (at base) 3.25” (8.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office. The Duke of Wellington was born in Dublin to the Earl and Countess of Mornington. A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Silver Plate

Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest
Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest

Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of generous proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). M...
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19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of George Stephenson, of generous proportions. Mid Nineteenth Century. Engraved E W Wyon Sculptor and dated 1858 also engraved DELPECH RED. Dressed in classical draperies and looking slightly to the left, ending on its original circular socle on spreading base. Condition: Good original untouched condition, nice surface patination, very small scratch on his chest, see image. Height: (an impressive, entire) 13" (33cm). Width: (at widest shoulders) 9.25” (23.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.75” (12cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. George Stephenson 1781– 1848) was a British Civil and Mechanical Engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorian people as a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement. His chosen rail gauge, sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", was the basis for the 4 feet 8+1⁄2 inches (1.435 m) standard gauge used by most of the world's railways. Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. Built by George and his son Robert’s company Robert Stephenson...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...
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1840s French Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance. Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5” Origin: France Material: Pine Date: 1850 - 1880 Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
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1850s French Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Pine

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment

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Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $540 and tops out at $3,610 while the average work can sell for $1,642.

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