19th-Century English Rampart Lion Door Stop

Description

Antique Victorian era rampart lion door stop or door porter with a full mane on an elaborate decorative stepped base. … more Antique Victorian era rampart lion door stop or door porter with a full mane on an elaborate decorative stepped base. From the United Kingdom, it is a hollow back hand cast iron figural statue standing form with the original black painted surface and patina.
A rampant lion is a heraldic symbol of a lion that is rearing up on its hind legs with its front paws stretched out. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty of Scotland. less