BRASS BELL SHAPED DOOR STOP DOOR PORTER BY WILLIAM TONKS & SON

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BRASS BELL SHAPED DOOR STOP~DOOR PORTER BY WILLIAM TONKS & SON.

 Beautiful 1/2 bell shape  door stop porter is  cast from fine quality brass by the renowned Birmingham brassfounder, William Tonks, Sons & Co. The attractive bell-shaped base is filled with a cast iron insert. The column handle divides at the top to provide a useful scrolling finger grip.  The piece is impressed with the maker`s initials, W. T. & S. below a sun motif and remains in used but excellent original condition. Circa 1840-60.  Alone, unpacked is weigh over 3 pounds.   
 

Item Details

Reference #:
134310-1018
Quantity
0
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
1860
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
5.00
Condition
excellent
Material
brass and iron