This is an original cast iron Pointer dog doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand painted finish which shows wear and knicks and chips. It is in excellent condition with the appropriate patina for its age. DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1910 -1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Cast Iron, hand painted. CONDITION: Very good-Wear consistent with age and use. HISTORY: The Hubley Manufacturing Co. Was incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley and produced hand painted cast-iron toys and household objects such as doorstops, bookends and bottle openers with themes that ranged from different breeds of dogs, to horses and cars. In the casting process, metalworkers would carve out a wooden form or hammer the design out in metal. The form was then pressed into finely compacted sand, making an impression, and the cast iron was heated to 3000 degrees which was then poured into the sand mold. N the decorating department, painters applied a base coat of white, cream or black to the piece and colorists used a variety of hues to achieve defining features. 5 3/8″ from tip of his nose to the tip of the tail, 8″ inches tall and 3 3/8 at the widest part of his head. Weight: Super heavy at 8.45 lbs. Grab this rare Hubley cast-iron pointer doorstop while it is available! I do my best to list correctly and take alot of pictures so please review the pictures and ask me any questions that you may have regarding this item. We appreciate our customers and hope you will join them and come back often!