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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

$582
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

$1,770
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

$2,370
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

Materials

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

$1,750
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

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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

$3,892
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Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Cast iron Hubley cat door stop in good condition.The hand painted eyes.This is a very heavy doorstop.
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19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
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18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
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18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment

18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment

$8,500
H 23.5 in W 6.5 in D 19 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Pyrenees of France, circa 1860. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the Classic religious...
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Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue

Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue

$2,975
H 22 in W 8 in D 7 in
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop depicting an Owl dating from the 19th Century This doorstop is Heavy and in sound used c...
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Iron

Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop
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Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop

$806
H 11 in W 6 in D 4 in
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
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H 14.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop
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Located in Ongar, GB
A charming vintage cast iron door stop in the form of a Boston terrier dog. These weee original produced in the USA by the Hubley Manufactu...
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Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop

Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop

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H 7.49 in W 8.08 in D 3.15 in
Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure

Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure

$810 Sale Price
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H 12.8 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Large Antique Cast Iron Seated Frog Door Stop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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Cast Iron Door Stop in the Shape of a Scottie, English 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted with exquisite detail, this English early 20th Century cast iron door stop is shaped like a charming Scottie dog, evoking a lifelike presence. The intricate design captures t...
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$480
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 4.25 in
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19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo
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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Busts

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Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head
Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head

Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head

H 15 in W 7 in D 9 in
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 compact proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). La...
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19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

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

H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust
Located in London, GB
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Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust
Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust

Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust

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Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of good size proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). Mid Nin...
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Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

H 13 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910
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Item: Solid Hand Carved Marble Statue Early 20th Century Description: We are proud to offer a highly decorative and extremely well carved solid Italian hand carved marble statue i...
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Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910

Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910

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Located in Dallas, TX
A well carved 19th century naturalistic portrait sculpture in marble of a woman's upper body, demure dress, coiffed hair and crossed hands
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19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble
19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

H 28 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
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Located in Long Island City, NY
These six 19th-century Parian ware busts depict classical composers and other notable Germans, including Beethoven, Mozart, Handel, Wagner, Wilhelm I,...
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Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans
Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans

Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Early Victorian busts for sale on 1stDibs.

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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