RARE Original Antique ALBANY FOUNDRY or HUBLEY CAST IRON Sitting BLACK CAT Doorstop Statue. 7″ Tall x 3 1/2″ on base. Heavy and weighs in at approx. 9 LBS 7 OZ. Vintage Used Condition-Excellent Condition. Founded by John E. Hubley in 1894 to manufacture equipment and accessories for electric trains. From day one, John Hubley emphasized toy and bank manufacturing. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast-iron Anything Hubley ever made was always made in Cast Iron. Today, Hubley is most known for their Cast Iron Toys. Hubley’s Marking Style. Their Numbers on back were usually in. Engraved in the back of the Doorstop. The earliest (original) creations were marked this way, and then later on they added “made in USA”.
Offered is a 13 1/2″ tall doorstop, with the base measuring 5 1/2″ x 4 1/2 It is in condition, having only several tiny specks of paint loss, as seen in the photos. Please enlarge the photos for a closer look.
7″ Tall x 3 1/2″ on base. Heavy and weighs in at approx. 9 LBS 7 OZ. I would call this Very Good/Excellent. Does show age with Chips/Paint loss of Original Black Paint & Rust-More so on interior/inside of cat. No Cracks or Chips seen.
Antique Fruits And Birds Cast Iron Doorstop, Conn. This doorstop was an estate sale find and is in lovely condition, given its age. It appears to have its original finish, with subtle coloring to the birds and fruit. No chips or rust. Please view all photos for details. This is a beautiful doorstop.
Add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with this antique door stop from Albany Foundry. Crafted from durable cast iron, this 7-inch, 7-pound sitting cat door stop is the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. This collectible is a must-have for any metalware enthusiast.
The doorstop is cast in the form of colorful heron standing. The heron’s body is colored in blue with gold and red highlights. The bird is standing on what looks like rocks. The doorstop has a flat base and shows the details of the rocks and the bird’s foot.