Victorian Cast Iron Stair Runner Holders – Set of Five c1880-1910 architectural

Victorian Cast Iron Stair Runner Holders – Set of Five

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Numbered Architectural Salvage | Gothic Fleur-de-Lis Detail | c.1880–1910

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A wonderful set of five Victorian cast iron stair runner holders, rich with age, character, and the quiet practicality of late 19th-century craftsmanship.

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These beautifully made pieces feature a tapered fluted body and a decorative fleur-de-lis finial, combining the durability of industrial ironwork with the Gothic influence so popular in Victorian architectural design.

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Each holder is cast with a raised number (22950), suggesting they were originally part of a larger installation — most likely in a hotel, theatre, institutional building, or substantial period home, where fittings were carefully numbered for inventory and maintenance.

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Designed to be fixed with a single screw, these sturdy brackets would have secured the edge of a stair or corridor carpet runner, holding it neatly in place while preventing slippage.

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Today, they make superb architectural salvage pieces, ideal for restoration projects or as authentic decorative accents in period interiors.

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The surface shows an attractive natural patina with light rust and age-related wear, giving them a warm, time-worn appearance that speaks of their history.

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Details

Set of five matching pieces

Material: Cast iron

Period: Late Victorian, c.1880–1910

Design: Fluted body with fleur-de-lis finial

Raised inventory number: 22950

Single fixing hole at top of each

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Condition: Honest age-related wear and surface rust consistent with architectural salvage. Structurally sound.

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Approximate length: 9cm

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Styling Ideas

Perfect for:

Period property restoration

Staircase or hallway heritage projects

Architectural salvage collections

Industrial, Gothic, or heritage interior styling

Creative repurposing as decorative hooks or wall accents

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Our Thoughts

These are the kind of small, functional objects that quietly supported Victorian daily life. Once part of a larger building’s working fabric, they now offer a tangible connection to historic interiors — practical, decorative, and full of story.