Cast iron door stops, also called "door porters", were made in large quantities during the late 19th and early 20th century, and were made in a wide range of designs. Being cast-iron, they were quite robust and they frequently come onto the market. A popular character for door stops was children's character "Mr. Punch", sometimes with Judy. Door stops depicting fauna are also popular, particularly with Australian animals such as the kookaburra and kangaroo.

Cast iron is produced by heating iron with a high carbon content until it liquefies, and then casting the iron into moulds of compressed sand.

Cast iron was invented in China in the 5th century BC and poured into moulds to make ploughshares and pots as well as weapons and pagodas. Although steel had been invented, was in use, and was more desirable, cast iron was cheaper and thus was more commonly used for warfare in ancient China.

In the west, cast iron did not become available until the 15th century, and its earliest uses included cannon and shot, and more...

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A Japanese cast iron tea pot, tea bowl and cup and saucer,…

Japanese Tea Set: Cast Iron Pot, Bowl, Cup & Saucer

A Japanese cast iron tea pot, tea bowl and cup and saucer, diameter 9, 14 cm and 20 cm

A Kendricks & Sons 3 Gallon cast iron cooking pot

Kendricks & Sons 3 Gal Cast Iron Cooking Pot

A Kendricks & Sons 3 Gallon cast iron cooking pot

An early hand forged iron serving spoon with cast iron square…

Forged Iron Spoon and Cast Iron Frying Pan Set

An early hand forged iron serving spoon with cast iron square frying pan

Two cast iron cooking pots, diameter 32 & 12 cm

Set of Two Cast Iron Cooking Pots

Two cast iron cooking pots, diameter 32 & 12 cm

A miniature cast iron stove with pots and pans width 28 cm

Mini Cast Iron Stove Set: 28cm Width with Pots/Pans

A miniature cast iron stove with pots and pans width 28 cm

Waterford Colorcast enamelled cast iron pan and casserole dish,…

Waterford Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole - 32cm

Waterford Colorcast enamelled cast iron pan and casserole dish, casserole dish length 32 cm

A cast iron kettle, 19th century, 36 cm high

19th Century Cast Iron Kettle - 36 cm High

A cast iron kettle, 19th century, 36 cm high

Antique cast iron pot, plated with geranium

Geranium-Plated Antique Cast Iron Pot

Antique cast iron pot, plated with geranium

Cast iron kettle

Rustic Cast Iron Kettle

Cast iron kettle

A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle with bear-head spout…

Taisho Period Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle with Bear Spout

A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle with bear-head spout & Paws to the base, Taisho period, height 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive

A pair of 19th century French farmhouse Frypans ovoid form in…

19th Century French Farmhouse Frypans (Pair)

A pair of 19th century French farmhouse Frypans ovoid form in cast iron (one pan has some damage) 49 x 33.5 cm; 34.5 cm (handle)

A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a…

Late Meiji Period Tetsubin with Landscape Relief Decoration

A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period, decorated with landscape scene in relief Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in Tokyo, 2001. Length 19 cm.…

Cast iron pots five 19th century, inc: T C Clerk

19th Century Cast Iron Pots Including T.C. Clerk

Cast iron pots five 19th century, inc: T C Clerk

A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle, with straight sides…

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Kettle, Meiji/Taisho Period

A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle, with straight sides & hollow round handle, Meiji /Taisho period, with pine cone knob, height 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive

A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a…

Late Meiji Period Japanese Cast Iron Pumpkin Kettle

A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period, in pumpkin form Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in Tokyo, 2001. Length 17 cm. Height 20 cm

Le Creuset Baking dish with cover red enamel, together with a…

Cookware set: Le Creuset baking dishes and cast iron pots

Le Creuset Baking dish with cover red enamel, together with a blue enamel baking dish, four black cast iron covered souffle pots and a cast iron frying pan (7)

Cast iron mining pot mid 19th century Burra Mines, five plate…

19th Century Cast Iron Mining Pot

Cast iron mining pot mid 19th century Burra Mines, five plate with large supports, painted black, height 92 cm