A delightful pair of cast-iron doorstops modeled as stylized fruiting topiary trees — one bearing oranges, the other lemons. Each piece is crisply cast and hand-painted in rich tones of green, citrus yellow, deep orange, and earthy brown. The sculptural forms are simplified yet expressive, with densely layered foliage and rounded fruit clusters rising from tapering trunks. The half-circular stepped bases — a practical shape designed to sit flush against a door — lend a subtle architectural presence, grounding the playful orchard motifs in the practical charm of early-20th-century domestic ironwork.
Wear to paint consistent with age and use; scattered surface oxidation. Stable and structurally sound with an appealing time-earned patina.
Period: Early 20th century
Provenance: Unknown
Materials: Cast iron
Manufacturer: Unknown
Dimensions: H8.3 x W2.8 in | H21 x W7 cm
