Historical information

Beard & Sisson was a known manufacturer of cast-iron home accessories, including doorstops, bookends, and decorative items.
Doorstops were commonly used in Victorian and Edwardian homes to hold heavy wooden doors open before modern hinges and door latches were standard.
Designs featuring people, animals, and rural scenes were popular during this period, appealing to middle-class households.
The hunting theme suggests this piece was meant for a country home or sporting enthusiast.

Physical description

A cast iron doorstop featuring a man in traditional attire with a hunting dog at his side.
The man wears a bowler hat, a jacket, trousers, and boots, and holds a shotgun or walking stick.
The dog stands beside him, positioned as if alert or waiting.
The entire figure is mounted on a rectangular stepped base.
The surface is coated in a silver-coloured paint, which has worn in places.