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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An English cast iron door stop in the form of punch, 19th…

19th Century Punch Door Stop

An English cast iron door stop in the form of punch, 19th century, ?30.5 cm high

Victorian cast iron punch door stop, height 32 cm

Victorian Punch Door Stop, 32cm Height

Victorian cast iron punch door stop, height 32 cm

A pair of old brass horse door stops, on cast iron plinth bases.…

Brass Horse Door Stops with Cast Iron Bases

A pair of old brass horse door stops, on cast iron plinth bases. 24.5 x 24 cm.

Windsor Hotel Melbourne cast iron doorstop showing a rampant…

19th Century Lion Doorstop from Windsor Hotel Melbourne

Windsor Hotel Melbourne cast iron doorstop showing a rampant lion, 19th century, 38 cm high

Cast iron lion door stop 29 cm wide, 22 cm high.

Cast Iron Lion Door Stopper

Cast iron lion door stop 29 cm wide, 22 cm high.

A Bonnie Prince Charles cast iron door stop, English, 19th…

19th Century Bonnie Prince Charles Door Stop

A Bonnie Prince Charles cast iron door stop, English, 19th century, 38 cm high

Cast iron Doorstop, in the form of a toucan, in tones of orange,…

Toucan Cast Iron Doorstop in Vibrant Colors

Cast iron Doorstop, in the form of a toucan, in tones of orange, yellow, black and white, height 27 cm

Victorian cast iron door stop 34 cm high

Victorian Cast Iron Door Stop 34cm Tall

Victorian cast iron door stop 34 cm high

Two cast iron door stops, depicting punch and Judy (2), height…

Punch and Judy Cast Iron Door Stops

Two cast iron door stops, depicting punch and Judy (2), height 31 cm, 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Pair of cast iron door stops, depicting two sheep (2), height…

Cast Iron Sheep Door Stops from Judith Hoyle Estate

Pair of cast iron door stops, depicting two sheep (2), height 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Two cast iron door stops, early 20th century, depicting a lion…

Cast Iron Lion and Maiden Door Stops

Two cast iron door stops, early 20th century, depicting a lion and a maiden holding a garland of flowers (2), height 37 cm, 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Large antique cast iron flower basket doorstop height 41.5 cm.

Antique Cast Iron Flower Basket Doorstop - 41.5 cm

Large antique cast iron flower basket doorstop height 41.5 cm.

Vintage cast iron kangaroo doorstop height 18.5 cm

Cast Iron Kangaroo Doorstop - 18.5 cm Height

Vintage cast iron kangaroo doorstop height 18.5 cm

Vintage cast iron wheat sheaf door stop height 21 cm

Cast Iron Wheat Sheaf Door Stop (21cm)

Vintage cast iron wheat sheaf door stop height 21 cm

Cherub form cast iron door stop, height 42 cm

Cherub Cast Iron Door Stop - 42 cm Height

Cherub form cast iron door stop, height 42 cm

Victorian cast iron lion doorstop, height 39 cm

Victorian Lion Doorstop - 39cm Height

Victorian cast iron lion doorstop, height 39 cm

Cast iron Scotch terrier form doorstop, height 22 cm

Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop - 22cm Height

Cast iron Scotch terrier form doorstop, height 22 cm

A Japanese cup container and cast iron duck Doorstop, height 19…

Japanese Cup Container and Cast Iron Duck Doorstop

A Japanese cup container and cast iron duck Doorstop, height 19 cm, depth 8 cm

A patinated cast iron Boston terrier door stop, 25 cm high, 24…

Patinated Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop

A patinated cast iron Boston terrier door stop, 25 cm high, 24 cm wide

Cast iron pig door stop 31 cm wide, 20.5 cm high

Cast Iron Pig Door Stop - 31x20.5cm

Cast iron pig door stop 31 cm wide, 20.5 cm high

A cast iron lion form door stop, length 28 cm, height 21 cm

Cast Iron Lion Door Stop - 28x21 cm

A cast iron lion form door stop, length 28 cm, height 21 cm

A Dauphin and frigate themed cast iron door stop, height 22.5…

Dauphin & Frigate Cast Iron Door Stop

A Dauphin and frigate themed cast iron door stop, height 22.5 cm, width 22.5 cm

Victorian cast iron door stop, in the form of acanthus with…

Acanthus Cast Iron Door Stop - Victorian Era

Victorian cast iron door stop, in the form of acanthus with scroll loop handle, height 40 cm

Victorian cast iron door stop, in the form of a recumbent lion,…

Victorian Lion Door Stop with Crown and Wreath

Victorian cast iron door stop, in the form of a recumbent lion, beneath leaf and berry wreath and crown, height 44 cm

Two cast iron doorstops, in the form of a sheath of wheat,…

Cast Iron Wheat Doorstops (Set of 2)

Two cast iron doorstops, in the form of a sheath of wheat, height 17.5 cm (2)

A pair of cast iron doorstops modelled as lion rampants, 17 cm…

Lion Rampant Cast Iron Doorstops - Pair

A pair of cast iron doorstops modelled as lion rampants, 17 cm high, 25 cm wide

An acorn form cast iron door stop, height 27.5 cm

Cast Iron Acorn Door Stop - 27.5cm Height

An acorn form cast iron door stop, height 27.5 cm

Antique Punch cast iron door stop height 32 cm

Antique Punch Cast Iron Door Stop - 32cm Height

Antique Punch cast iron door stop height 32 cm

Regency cast iron lion paw doorstop, 34 cm high

Regency Lion Paw Cast Iron Doorstop, 34cm

Regency cast iron lion paw doorstop, 34 cm high

Antique cast iron lion door stop 25 cm wide, 38 cm high

Antique Lion Door Stop, 25x38cm

Antique cast iron lion door stop 25 cm wide, 38 cm high

Antique cast iron lion door stop 25 cm wide, 37 cm high

Antique Lion Door Stop - 25x37cm

Antique cast iron lion door stop 25 cm wide, 37 cm high

A pair of antique lion door stops, cast iron with lead filling,…

Antique Lion Door Stops, 19th Century, Cast Iron

A pair of antique lion door stops, cast iron with lead filling, 19th century, (heavy!), 10 cm high, 21 cm wide

A sheep cast iron doorstop, 19th/20th century 19 cm high, 25 cm…

Cast Iron Sheep Doorstop - 19th/20th Century

A sheep cast iron doorstop, 19th/20th century 19 cm high, 25 cm wide

A pair of 19th century kangaroo & emu Doorstops or fire dogs,…

19th Century Kangaroo & Emu Cast Iron Doorstops

A pair of 19th century kangaroo & emu Doorstops or fire dogs, in cast iron, depicting two kangaroos on one and two emus on the second. A rare find. 33 cm.

Cast iron Doorstop, English c.1890 hunting dog, with painted…

Hunting Dog Cast Iron Doorstop, 1890

Cast iron Doorstop, English c.1890 hunting dog, with painted red finish, height 36 cm

Three cast iron door stops 19 cm high

Set of Three Cast Iron Door Stops - 19cm Height

Three cast iron door stops 19 cm high

Windsor Hotel Melbourne cast iron doorstop showing a rampant…

Rampant Lion Cast Iron Doorstop from Windsor Hotel Melbourne

Windsor Hotel Melbourne cast iron doorstop showing a rampant lion, 19th century, 38 cm high

An antique cast iron kangaroo doorstop, 19th century, 19 cm high

19th Century Kangaroo Doorstop: Antique Cast Iron, 19 cm High

An antique cast iron kangaroo doorstop, 19th century, 19 cm high

Antique cast iron little Dutch boy door stop, 19 cm height

Vintage Dutch Boy Cast Iron Door Stop, 19cm Height

Antique cast iron little Dutch boy door stop, 19 cm height

A 'Furphy' brand cast iron door stop, the antique 'Ram'…

A 'Furphy' brand cast iron door stop, the antique 'Ram' doorstop, green painted cast iron, 19th century, stamped 'Furphy', 18 cm high