Antique Gnome Cast Iron Doorstop Original Paint Great Patina Genuine Vintage. Measures 13 1/2″ tall and 6 1/2″ wide; it weighs 6 pounds 2 ounces. These are generally attributed to being made by Hubley. The same model doorstop in shown on page 228 of The Doorstop Encyclopedia by Smith as shown in my last photo. Great condition with no damage, paint has age expected wear and a true aged patina – see my 12 photos. Guaranteed a genuine old original doorstop pre-war era with no repaint or touch ups. Some of these were made in a 2 piece casting held together with a long screw but this doorstop is a single piece casting and that is exactly how it was originally made. Perhaps the only things more welcoming than open doors are the brightly colored cast-iron door stops holding them 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. Door stops 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 door stops had wooden handles so they could be easily moved. Handles disappeared in the 19th century; by then, cast iron had replaced brass. Most door stops 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 door stop 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 door stop, 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 door stop 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 ita real vintage door stop 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 “Antique Gnome Cast Iron Doorstop Original Paint Great Patina Genuine Vintage” is in sale since Sunday, March 21, 2021. 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 to United States.

• Age: 1900-1940
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Type: Doorstops