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Title: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 08:02:39 AM: Hello,
I have 3 door stoppers that I believe are original pieces from the early 1900s but I'm not positive. The finish work looks good ie no power tool grind marks, but I was hoping for a little more verification. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: icedgold10 on March 20, 2014, 08:07:25 AM: The screw is correct for that time period but the casting gap seems wide. How heavy are they? They look like possibly pot metal painted black and then rusted.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 08:23:46 AM: More images
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 08:27:03 AM: Both dogs are around 4lbs. The rabbit I will be posting is around 8-10lbs.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 08:31:31 AM: Here is more.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 08:34:45 AM: And the last of them. :)
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Rauville on March 20, 2014, 08:39:01 AM: How do they feel? Original cast iron was finished smooth as a baby's bottom, while the newer pieces will have a gritty, grainy surface .
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: mart on March 20, 2014, 09:15:02 AM: And where did you get them ??
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 09:38:01 AM: They are very smooth. I have a background in metals so pretty positive they are cast iron. My wife's grandmother and grandfather have collected antiques since the 1950s. I am doing a bit of fact finding for her now that she is looking to start selling some stuff.

I was kind of assuming that the last 2 where Hubley but I don't have much experience identifying them. The first one I just am not sure about. Especially the seem on the belly. The rabbit may even be heavier. Maybe more like 13-14lbs. And I'm not sure if it's visible in the picks but it looks to be 3 screws holding the rabit halves together.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: KC on March 20, 2014, 12:16:51 PM: I AM IN LOVE WITH THE PUPS!!!!

These were very popular in the 1920 - 1930's! But can find them even in the late 1800's.

The dog items are very popular...and will continue to do so!

Just for comparison
http://www.rubylane.com/item/1089590-52/Vintage-cast-iron-bull-dog?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=productfeed&gclid=CKaElOXbob0CFbQWMgodGg8AAA (http://www.rubylane.com/item/1089590-52/Vintage-cast-iron-bull-dog?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=productfeed&gclid=CKaElOXbob0CFbQWMgodGg8AAA)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171494640/antique-cast-iron-door-stop-of-a-french?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=vintage_mid&gclid=CJDYsvbbob0CFYY7MgodcjoAKw (https://www.etsy.com/listing/171494640/antique-cast-iron-door-stop-of-a-french?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=vintage_mid&gclid=CJDYsvbbob0CFYY7MgodcjoAKw)

http://ancientpoint.com/inf/36279-unusual_antique_cast_iron_door_stop_of_french_bulldog_dog_nr.html (http://ancientpoint.com/inf/36279-unusual_antique_cast_iron_door_stop_of_french_bulldog_dog_nr.html)
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 01:06:57 PM: Thanks for that info. Any idea of fair market on these? I am seeing prices all over the place for these. The French Bulldog has pricing from $100 to $700. That's quite a range.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: icedgold10 on March 20, 2014, 06:49:07 PM: The second dog looks much older than the first one to me. The rabbit has wide gaps which makes me think it is more vintage than antique.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: mart on March 20, 2014, 06:54:50 PM: https://www.google.com/#q=Antique+cast+iron+boston+terrier+doorstop

Here is your Boston Terrier !!
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: Dblcorona on March 20, 2014, 07:07:54 PM: Thanks for the info. I had googled that but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something on these. I appreciate the time on this.
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: mart on March 20, 2014, 07:38:34 PM: The one in the google search was Hubley !! Your Boston Terrier looks correct to me but may have had some touch up at some time !! That's not uncommon to find !! Not sure about the rabbit and haven`t found the other one yet !! It would have been uncommon to find a rabbit painted like that !! Chances are it was not originally painted at all but someone got a can of spray paint at some time !!
Title: Re: Cast Iron Door Stoppers
Post by: KC on March 20, 2014, 08:25:19 PM: These were made by Hubley and National Foundry.

Keep your eyes on these...he is the painted version of yours!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cast-Iron-Doorstop-Full-Figure-French-Bulldog-Hubley-or-National-Foundry-/390785788653 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cast-Iron-Doorstop-Full-Figure-French-Bulldog-Hubley-or-National-Foundry-/390785788653)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CAST-IRON-HUBLEY-FRENCH-BULL-DOG-HOME-GARDEN-DOORSTOP-ART-STATUE-FRENCHY-/400292381277 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CAST-IRON-HUBLEY-FRENCH-BULL-DOG-HOME-GARDEN-DOORSTOP-ART-STATUE-FRENCHY-/400292381277)