A quality mid 19th century Victorian cast bell metal door stop.
The door stop is cast in the shape of a male lion against a backdrop of ivy and a large serpent coiled above him, the serpent or snake is also the handle.
The lion sits on a plinth which is filled at the back with lead to give it more weight.
The door stop is in very good condition. (Circa 1850)
Height 27.5cm (10.8 inches)
Width 17.8cm (7 inches) Depth 5.4cm (2.1 inches)