Early 20th‑century cast‑iron doorstop of Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

A substantial Dickensian door porter cast in England c. 1920–30s, depicting Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim. Sand‑cast iron with hand-applied cold paint; the reverse bears a “MADE IN ENGLAND” plaque and pattern number 5006. Attributed to John Harper & Co., noted for their Dickens series. Later glossy repaint with minor wear; light oxidation to the reverse. A charming and functional piece of interwar domestic design with Christmas appeal. Height 39 cm; heavy and stable. Ready to display.

Provenance and Age
The "MADE IN ENGLAND" stamp confirms British manufacture. The casting style is consistent with West Midlands foundries (like Chamberlain & Hill or similar competitors) that operated heavily between the 1920s and the 1950s.

The "McCawber" Anomaly
The piece is stamped McCawber on the back, this discrepancy is a well-known curiosity in the world of cast iron doorstops and indicates a foundry error. The British foundries mass-producing these in the early-to-mid 20th century likely confused their Dickens characters or reused a mold base intended for a Micawber figure. This mislabeling adds a layer of charm and conversation to the piece, proving it is an older casting rather than a modern reproduction (which usually correct such errors or have no markings).