Meredith jameson writes early childhood parenting and family health articles for various. Many other decorative doorstops are stamped with foundry names such. When they were having things delivered or people were coming in and out, holding the door open was a problem. Many of them have been gently used and might feature normal markings.
Some collectors look for manufacturers names, such as hubley. See todays hubley for sale, best offer and auction. They were initially sold at that time for a few dollars each but today collectors pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars for some of the most sought after forms of cast iron door stops. Double footmen standing at attention marked 248 and fish. Hubley flowers, tullips doorstop by known maker, wicker fruit basket doorstop. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Cast iron mermaid bookends book ends antiqued finish decorative bookends. Hubley toy price guide, door stops values and images. See more ideas about door stop, iron doors and bookends. This number is indicative that the item is an authentic hubley and is a detail that many reproductions miss. The hubley name is synonymous with cast iron door stops which enjoyed their height of popularity from 1910 through to 1940. See more ideas about fish, door stop and iron doors.
These door stops are available in a plethora of themes including animal, children, nautical, floral, toys, country cottages, and more. Models are unassembled in fair good boxes with imperfections such as storage wear, taping and tearing. Antique cast iron 10 12 high penguin 5 12 lbs door stop hubley. However, since some reproductions are produced from molds made by using an original piece, a makers name isnt always proof that an item is authentic. Made by the hubley foundry and marked 23 on the back. They have the victorians to thank for raising the doorstop to a decorative high point. And a small castiron doorstop can keep it ajar while also being stylish and collectible. Rust and darkening from age, mostly on the lower half. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon. Door stop woman dancer decor art statue book end vtg 1920s. Colors are muted by age a little, but overall good condition.
A hard to find, early cast iron jenny lind doorstop. Hubley, gabriel three boxed hubley gabriel metal 1. By the late 1800s, cast iron door stops were in favor. The hubley division continued for several years before finally closing. Yes, that is a good explanation, also if they are marked they are marked. Door stops have been around since the 1700s, as functional, cast iron weights meant to keep doors open.
Hello everyone, i bought this at an antique store and now i would like to list it. It is marked on the back 248 which is the hubley catalog number. Look closely at the doorstop to determine if it is made from two molded pieces of iron or one. In 1969, the john wright company, wrightstown, pa bought hubleys entire pattern and match plate library, but only a few bookends have been reproduced. The hubley doorstops you find for sale on ebay are vintage items that you can use to add. A hubley doorstop typically had a threedigit number on the inside, bottom or back, although some early reproductions using the same molds kept these numbers intact. The hubley manufacturing company made cast iron doorstops, toys, cars, trucks, horse drawn wagons, and dogs in lancaster, pa from the 1890s through the 1960s. And the color of the flowers matches the hall colors so it can sit outside the door until needed. If there is evidence of power tool use, the item is not an authentic hubley doorstop.
While it may seem odd to decorate with a door stop, its common practice. Having said that, reference gerald mcbrides 1997 cast iron bookends shows the doe and states. Some of the most popular cast door stops on the vintage and antiques market were made in the early 1900s. The word hubley is sometimes imprinted on hollow doorstops. What makes cast iron doorstops valuable and desirable. This new door stop marked hubley is a flower basket. Notice whether the pieces of a twopiece doorstop line up nicely, or if they seem askew. Hubley doorstop featuring two quail perched on a branch surrounded by tall grass, realistic details, marked everett 34 on the front, created by revered doorstop designer fred everett, est. Cast iron doorstops have become collectible, but some are more valuable than others. Select an icon to find your doorstop cast iron prior to 1948 the internets 1st doorstop site. Antique rare bronze sailing ship doorstop 1880s 1 photo. Antique cast iron door stop maxfield parrish girl reading a book. I recommend the book doorstops by jeanne bertola it shows photos and prices for the cast iron door stops. These were also used as door stops but i believe the door stop was about 5 pounds.
Look for signs that the mold marks were filed by hand instead of by power tools, which leave grind marks that are broader and coarser. The hubley doorstops you find for sale on ebay are vintage items that you can use to add some antiques to your collection. If phillipshead screws are on the piece, it is probably a reproduction. Get the best deals on decorative doorstops 19001940 when you shop the. Antique doorstop, dresden and dental price guide antiques. The hubley manufacturing company produced a wide range of castiron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Its narrow enough so you dont trip over it but heavy enough to hold the door open. Jan 27, 2015 i recommend the book doorstops by jeanne bertola it shows photos and prices for the cast iron door stops. Not unusual for bookends to face the same direction and most, not all, door stops have a wedge at the bottomback that goes under the door. Antique cast iron door stop, hubley 121, flowers, roses, original paint, heavy, shabby chic. See more ideas about door stop, iron doors and antique iron. Hubley, in a block type print, if they are marked and not all were.
There are others books available on ebay also on amazon. The hubley manufacturing company made cast iron doorstops, toys, cars, trucks. New listing antique cast iron hubley marked figural cat doorstop 10 12 original paint nice. The original paint is in excellent condition with only minor wear. Oct 07, 2010 the hubley name is synonymous with cast iron door stops which enjoyed their height of popularity from 1910 through to 1940. July 3, 2012 by admin a doorstop also door stopper or door stop is an object or device used to hold a door open or closed, or to prevent a door from opening too widely. Even banks with paint wear can be valuable, and the paint should never be touched up on these cast iron pieces. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks.
Starting in 1960, hubley participated for a couple of years with detroit automakers as a. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. He seems right as a true vintage one but something a person needs to hold in their hands i would think to determine age. Antique or vtg art deco wedge cat hubley door stop doorstop painted cast iron not signed but featured in doorstop books if you research. How to know a hubley doorstop is real our pastimes. If i can be of any further help, please feel free contacting me, if there is a problem with my answer please feel free contacting me before leaving a negative feedback, any problem can be resolved.
Hubley manufacturing company of lancaster, pa produced these doorstops in the early twentieth century in two sizes, both quite large. Scratches, paint loss especially on the tail, rust and wear throughout consistent with age and use but overall displays nicely. Nov 08, 2017 hubley doorstop featuring two quail perched on a branch surrounded by tall grass, realistic details, marked everett 34 on the front, created by revered doorstop designer fred everett, est. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of classic cars in about 1.
This the larger of the two sizes hubley offered it measures 12 18. The paint looks correct, i can see what looks to be a flat head screw where it was filled over. Vintage cast iron double scottish terrier scottie dogs doorstop. Unfollow vintage hubley cast iron door stop flower basket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage cast iron tiger lilies flower doorstop, made by hubley vintage iron. Cast iron charleston dancing couple doorstop new marked fish retro hubley.
Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. Many bookends are also made by many makers which makes it hard to tell sometimes. If you are an enthusiast of old vintage style, youll take to hubley door stops at. Flower basket cast iron door stop new marked hubley. Best antique cast iron hubley doorstop art deco anne fish footmen with fine original paint. There should not be a name or initials that imply any other manufacturer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fish cast iron doorstop charleston dancers hubley from sydowsantiques on ruby lane inspiration. Get the best deal for hubley doorstops from the largest online selection at. Perfect for the collector of vintage doorstops, early painted cast iron or other antique hubley door stops.
Banks should be in good working order to bring high values as well. These door stops have been massively reproduced to look old. Researching anything hubley isnt easy and measurements and weight are very important. Hubley bookends are generally imprinted with a two or three digit number on the back, but no specific company logo. Reproductions always have different measurements and weight. However, you can also get doorstops from the company that are vintage yet unmarked by doors. Hubley was a company noted for cast iron toys and decorative items like doorstops that frequently had their name incorporated in the mold. Antique doorstop, dresden and dental price guide last updated. Marked hubley cast iron cat doorstop sep 07, 2019 woody.
Oct 10, 2007 hubley was a company noted for cast iron toys and decorative items like doorstops that frequently had their name incorporated in the mold. Not only do hubley door stops add a bit of whimsy to your spaces, but they do so according to a theme as well. Antique cast iron doorstop door stop cottage wtrees. Best antique cast iron hubley doorstop art deco anne fish. In the mid 19th century manufacturers began making cast iron door stops into beautiful works of art. Vintage cast iron horse doorstop or bookend marked s200 2 photo. According to the encyclopedia britannica, the advent of modern castiron doorstops came about in the mid18th century, when a type of hinge was added to doors to allow for automatic closure.
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