Monthly Archives: March 2016

Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical

Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical
Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical
Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical

Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical
Attributed to National Foundry. Very realistic casting and paint with superb surface. Rare to find this particular lobster doorstop. 8 1/4″ tall x 5 3/4″ wide. VISIT OUR STORE FOR MORE CAST IRON! The item “Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical” is in sale since Thursday, March 03, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Metalware”. The seller is “ilymore” and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Maker: National Foundery?
  • Type: Doorstop
  • Primary Material: Cast Iron
  • Age: 1920’s
  • Color: Multi-colored
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Style: Americana
  • Country/Region of Origin: United States
  • Weight: Heavy / Large
  • Subject: Lobster

Antique Lobster Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop Nauctical

Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop

Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop
Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop
Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop
Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop
Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop

Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop
Intriguing deco form of cat stretching upward with paws resting on door. 13 1/4″ tall x 4 5/8″ wide. VISIT OUR STORE FOR MORE CAST IRON and CAT ITEMS! The item “Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop” is in sale since Friday, March 04, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Metalware\Cast Iron”. The seller is “ilymore” and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Subject: Doorstop
  • Topic: Deco Cat
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Age: ca. 1920’s
  • Size: 13 2/4″ tall

Antique Stretching Cat Cast Iron Metal Art Figural Doorstop

Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint

Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint

Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint
Rare Antique Hubley #122 Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat with Bow & Fine Original Paint. Measures 8 1/2″ long and 4 1/4″ tall. It is a 2 part casting – the head is a separate cast piece held by screw. It is numbered inside 122 which is the correct number listed in the books. You virtually NEVER find this doorstop available for sale. I acquired it from a local estate sale many years ago and it has been one of my better doorstops in my personal collection. OK – the catalog attributes this as being made by National Foundry but I firmly believe it is much more likely Hubley for 2 reasons = Hubley was known for making 2 part cast doorstops and the font of the number 122 is exactly like what Hubley used. At any rate is is certainly a genuine and rare doorstop. Excellent condition with no damage and great paint all genuine original. The same doorstop is listed on page 121 of The Doorstop Encyclopedia by Smith as shown in the last photo. Guaranteed genuine old vintage as described with original paint. Perhaps the only thing more welcoming than an open door is a brightly colored cast-iron doorstop holding it ajar. Like the best collectibles, these seemingly indestructible household objects are as visually appealing as they are practical, adding a bit of charm and whimsy to any home. Doorstops first appeared in England in the late 1700s. Made of cast brass, they were used to help prop open the heavy English doors, allowing air to better circulate through homes. The earliest doorstops had wooden handles so they could be easily moved. Handles disappeared in the 19th century; by then, cast iron had replaced brass. Most doorstops youll find today were likely made in America sometime between the turn of the last century and 1940. They hit their peak of popularity during the 1920s and 30s. It is hard to determine the age of a doorstop simply by its design, as some of the most popular styles were manufactured for decades. Motifs were numerous: rose-covered cottages, ships, lighthouses, windmills, covered wagons, trains, baskets of flowers or fruit, ladies in fine dress, children, gnomes, holiday and fairy-tale figures, cats, dogs, cartoon characters, and more. Nearly all examples featured brightly colored enamel paint. Manufacturers included Hubley in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bradley & Hubbard in Meriden, Connecticut; Wilton Products Inc. In Wrightsville, Pennsylvania; Albany Foundry in Albany, New York; and A. Greenblatt Studios in Boston. Most makers ceased production with the onset of World War II, but not all: John Wright Co. In Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, now reproduces some of the original Hubley patterns. Though age is not the determining factor in assessing the value of a doorstop, a reproduction of an earlier pattern is worth a fraction of the price of the original. Condition, paint surface, and rarity of the design are very important to collectors. Rust and repainting can drastically affect values. The best advice for determining whether a doorstop is truly vintage, not reproduction, is to examine the surface closely. Does the wear look inconsistent with use? Is the paint too shiny? Run your hand over it a real vintage doorstop will feel smooth, whereas a reproduction will have a rough, sandy surface. Also, seams on reproductions are often mismatched, and pieces are sometimes painted on the back side. Original manufactures never were. The item “Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint” is in sale since Sunday, February 28, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Metalware”. The seller is “spooknook” and is located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Rare Antique Hubley Cast Iron Doorstop Reclining Kitten Cat w Bow Original Paint

Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop

Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop

Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop
Auctiva’s FREE Scrolling Gallery will enhance your listings. The item “Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop” is in sale since Monday, November 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Metalware\Cast Iron”. The seller is “onceandagainfashion” and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
Vintage Boston Terrier Cast Iron Door Stop

A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930

A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930

A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930
N exceptional cast iron, figural Flower Doorstop, Hubley Manufacturing Co. This is Hubley design #315: “Marigolds”. An impressive floral display arranged in an Art Deco, beehive-form vase. Features (4) yellow-orange Marigolds, (2) Blue Asters, (2) pale pink Daisies and a robin’s egg blue Poppy. This stop retains its original painted surface. Marked on the reverse: “315” and “MADE IN USA” (see close-up, photo #6). Protective green felt has been added to the base at some point. Minor highpoint wear on the blossoms and along the pedestal edge, as shown; otherwise Excellent with bold, vibrant (and highly-accurate) colors. The addition of the fallen leaf on the base shows the kind of detail that sets Hubley doorstops apart from the rest! See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 8″W x 7-1/2″H x 2D overall; 2lbs 8oz. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my other Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item “A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930″ is in sale since Saturday, February 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Metalware”. The seller is “mgs1971″ and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Weight: 2lb 8oz.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Multi-Color, Polychrome, Original Paint
  • Style: Figural
  • Type: Doorstops
  • Primary Material: Cast Iron
  • Maker: Hubley Manufacturing Co., Lancaster, PA, ca.1930
  • Country/Region of Origin: United States
  • Age: 1900-1940

A+ Antique Cast Iron Flower Doorstop Hubley Marigolds #315, Orig. Paint, c. 1930