Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Sphinx Boot Scraper by Archibald Kenrick & Sons, c.1820 19th Century

Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Sphinx Boot Scraper by Archibald Kenrick & Sons, c.1820 19th CenturyAn outstanding cast iron Egyptian Revival sphinx boot scraper by Archibald Kenrick & Sons, c. 1820. The boot scraper is of large proportions with the substantial grate flanked by two sphinx raised on plinths with a recess within the plinth of each for a boot brush. The whole is surrounded by a foliate border. 'A. Kenrick & Sons' can be clearly seen to the underside. An extremely attractive and scarce piece. Dimensions Width: 39cm Depth: 34cm Height:

Dimensions (in frame)

The coffer is formed of unusually slim planks

The work is housed in a later glazed gilt frame with a white mount

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The front boasts a white metal armorial cartouche with the monogram 'JWB'

Width: 14

The pepperettes have some light tarnish in areas and some light dinks commensurate with age but remain very attractive overall and complete with original blue glass liners (please note that one of the liners removes from the pepperette

roman white enamel dial

This William Whiteley piece is a rare survivor and has retained its original material to the top

Length - 16cm

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Both plinth stands are constructed of solid oak with a cut-out design typical of Liberty