{"product_id":"antique-cast-iron-door-stop-porter-original-painted-polychrome-victorian","title":"Antique Cast Iron Door Stop Porter | Original Painted Polychrome | Victorian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA beautiful, useful and heavy\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eantique Victorian cast iron doorstop\u003c\/span\u003e (historically known as a door porter). This piece features the classic 19th-century design of \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etwo storks\/swans flanking a central fountain or urn\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOriginal Polychrome Paint:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It is increasingly rare to find these pieces retaining their original 19th-century painted surface. While it was highly fashionable for decades to strip these items down to bare metal, this survivor boasts an incredible, untouched crusty patina with authentic natural flaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSolid \"Flatback\" Casting:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a heavy, solidly moulded piece of iron with a completely flat back designed to sit entirely flush against doors or skirting boards. It is \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003enot\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e a cheap, hollowed-out modern reproduction.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCustom Hand-Carved Wooden Base:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While the tapered timber base is a historic addition rather than original to the foundry, it was crafted beautifully and has been in place for a very long time. It adds superb practical value by expanding the center of gravity (making it incredibly stable against heavy doors) while completely protecting fine interior hardwood or laminate floors from scratches.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eExpert Craftsmanship:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The iron casting is seamlessly pinned directly into the wood block rather than screwed, meaning there are absolutely no ugly screw holes in the base and the pin heads on top remain completely flush and subtle.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA wonderful, authentic statement piece of 19th-century utilitarian folk art that is entirely ready to use in a modern home. The asking price fairly reflects the added historic base.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good for age. Some rust, which is expected for what it's used for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7KG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowerful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55070661574994,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2108\/0402\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-17T224207.706.jpg?v=1792273382","url":"https:\/\/bowerful.com\/products\/antique-cast-iron-door-stop-porter-original-painted-polychrome-victorian","provider":"Bowerful","version":"1.0","type":"link"}