A PAIR OF VICTORIAN CAST IRON MEDUSA HEAD DOOR STOPS

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN CAST IRON MEDUSA HEAD DOOR STOPS, SCOTTISH, FALKIRK IRON CO, MARKED, CIRCA 1875, each cast with a paired serpents entwined loop handle continuing down to the screaming winged mask of Medusa with writhing serpents hair, raised on a conforming molded base, verso impressed kite date lozenge mark and "FALKIRK PL 26554 No 146." Height: 14" Width: 14 5/8" Depth: 6 1/2" Note: Falkirk Foundry Co. located in Falkirk Scotland, was originally set up in 1810 and by 1819 was established as the Falkirk Iron Company. Over the ensuing years the company survived various hardships until 1961 when it was dissolved and absorbed by Allied. In 1981 the Falkirk Iron Works foundry closed its doors. Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer
Condition Report: Good condition for cast iron items of this age and use including but not limited to surface marks, dings, small paint chips, light surface rust spots and buildup in areas. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.