Select an icon to find your doorstop cast iron prior to 1948 the internets 1st doorstop site. Fulper pottery produced several of her designs in decorated pottery, while one or more metal companies, such as hubley, were manufacturing anne fish designed lamps, bottle openers, door stops and other items in painted cast iron. Antique cast iron doorstops for sale vintage antiques. Art carvedantique decortin toys vintage holidayvintage advertisementsblack historyvintage blackfolk artaunt jemima. Antique cast iron doorstops for sale vintage antiques for sale. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique cast iron door stop maxfield parrish girl reading a book. Vtg kenco pa cast iron scottie scotty dog door stop book end fence gate euc. See last photo from john and nancy smiths the doorstop book this one is the largest measuring 12 tall and 7 14 wide. Doorstops of brass or other metals were commonplace in the early part of the 18th century, but it was the use of cast iron in the production of doorstops that changed the trajectory of. The company first began production in 1909, when hubley began to make a variety of castiron toys, several of which have become desirable and soughtafter collectables. It has the durable and strong cast iron construction and.
The word hubley is sometimes imprinted on hollow doorstops. Because of the popularity of hubley doorstops with. How to know a hubley doorstop is real our pastimes. Hubley iron door stop vintage look style cabin cottage home farm garage decor. A door that closed by itself was undoubtedly a helpful innovation, however, there were times when an open door was necessary and desired. With over 71 lots available for antique cast iron doorstops and 23 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. The same word is used to refer to a thin slat built inside a door frame to prevent a door from swinging through when closed. The hubley name is synonymous with cast iron door stops which enjoyed their height of popularity from 1910 through to 1940. Collectors value original condition more than anything when it comes to these pieces, just as with hubley toys and cast iron door stops.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. See more ideas about door stop, iron doors and antique iron. Having said that, reference gerald mcbrides 1997 cast iron bookends shows the doe and states. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. Hubley was a company noted for cast iron toys and decorative items like doorstops that frequently had their name incorporated in the mold. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Original antique hubley cast iron left facing boston. Some of the images were taken before the good digital cameras came on to the market and therefore will have some visual problems. All original antique hubley dog cast iron doorstop 1920. I recommend the book doorstops by jeanne bertola it shows photos and prices for the cast iron door stops. There are others books available on ebay also on amazon. Unfollow hubley doorstops to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Early hubley production consisted of numerous cast iron toys including various horse drawn vehicles, guns, household appliances, and more. Sears, roebuck carried a popular line of dog stops, including a boston terrier that may be the. Brand new oversized softcover 160pp the hubley manufacturing company was incorporated in 1894 in lancaster, pennsylvania, and produced wonderful toys throughout its history. By the late 1800s, cast iron door stops were in favor. Hubley toy price guide, door stops values and images. A doorstop applied may also be a small bracket or 90. Buy iron decorative doorstops and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Get the best deal for hubley doorstops from the largest online selection at. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our hubley research. Vintage hubley 332 dutch children kissing cast iron door stop book end 5 vg. There should not be a name or initials that imply any other manufacturer. Vintage cast iron double scottish terrier scottie dogs doorstop. 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. By the late 1700s, however, many homes utilized round, decorative examples made of sandcast brass, or other types of metal with flat, hollow backs, according to an antique trader cover feature by melody amselarieli.
Because of the popularity of hubley doorstops with collectors, replicas are available. Youll be able to find a broad selection of inexpensive hubley doorstops for sale in various configurations and materials on ebay. See more ideas about door stop, iron doors and cast iron. What makes cast iron doorstops valuable and desirable.
Hubley manufacturing company was a company formed by john hubley in lancaster, pennsylvania. See todays hubley for sale, best offer and auction. Plus todays selected hubley for sale, best offers, auctions, appraisals, free sales advice, free sale prices, values, wish list and more. Here well look at the contributions each made to doorstop history. The products were painted by hand, which has raised the value with collectors who prize the items for their uniqueness and history. Vintage door stops widely reproduced and faked home. Hubley was incorporated in 1894 in lancaster, pennsylvania, and produced wonderful toys throughout its history.
Apr 30, 2002 hubley was incorporated in 1894 in lancaster, pennsylvania, and produced wonderful toys throughout its history. Hubley flowers, tullips doorstop by known maker, wicker fruit basket doorstop. Hubley manufacturing company of lancaster, pa produced these doorstops in the early twentieth century in two sizes, both quite large. The hubley division continued for several years before finally closing. Hubley manufacturing produced a massive amount of toys and cast iron items during their years of production. Antique hubley cast iron duck doorstop art statue paperweight htf rare child usa. 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. The first hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of castiron, with themes that ranged from horsedrawn vehicles and different breeds of dogs, to tractors, steam shovels and guns smitsonian institution, website. Learn about the history of doorstops and how to choose them. The hubley boston terrier door stop is looks fabulous in drawing room, office space or bedroom. Because of the whimsy exhibited in fish characters, and their connection to the. 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.
The hubley manufacturing company produced a wide range of castiron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Nov 08, 2017 a door that closed by itself was undoubtedly a helpful innovation, however, there were times when an open door was necessary and desired. Shop doorstops at chairish, the design lovers marketplace for the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Hubley manufacturing company of lancaster, pa produced these doorstop in the early twentieth century in two sizes, both quite large. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. Another 61 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1148 and 1199 are included under the topic early hubley history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Here are the official instructions from the hubley collector books that tell you how to check to see if these are genuine step 1 look closely at the doorstop to determine if it is made from two molded pieces of iron or one. Hubley, gabriel three boxed hubley gabriel metal 1. This new door stop marked hubley is a flower basket. The hubley manufacturing company produced a wide range of castiron toys, doorstops, and. In 1969, the john wright company, wrightstown, pa bought hubleys entire pattern and match plate library, but only a few bookends have been reproduced. In the mid 19th century manufacturers began making cast iron door stops into beautiful works of art. Jan 27, 2015 i recommend the book doorstops by jeanne bertola it shows photos and prices for the cast iron door stops. 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.
Check out the large selection of cast iron doorstops on click hereclick here. The hubley manufacturing company was first incorporated in 1894 in lancaster, pennsylvania by john hubley. The hubley manufacturing company made cast iron doorstops, toys, cars, trucks. A doorstop also door stopper, door stop or door wedge is an object or device used to hold a door open or closed, or to prevent a door from opening too widely. Beware the buying guide how to spot a fake antique vintage cast iron terrier doorstop hubley duration. Once you know a bit about the materials and various conditions of hubley doorstops, you can take a look at the complete selection youll find on ebay to decide on which types work well for you. Until the late renaissance, rocks or bricks were used for this purpose. Youll find new or used products in doorstops on ebay. Over 450 color images document each page and every toy hubley produce in this period. Even banks with paint wear can be valuable, and the paint should never be touched up on these cast iron pieces. Flower basket cast iron door stop new marked hubley.
We have the best deals on antique cast iron doorstops so stop by and check us out first. Once you understand a few of the characteristics of these vintage doorstops, youll be able to. If you are an enthusiast of old vintage style, youll take to hubley door stops at once. The hubley manufacturing company was incorporated in 1894 in lancaster, pennsylvania by john hubley and produced toys throughout its history. The hubley manufacturing company began in 1894 and produced cast iron toys and household objects such as bookends and doorstops. A doorstop applied may also be a small bracket or 90degree piece of metal applied to the frame of a door to. 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. Banks should be in good working order to bring high values as well. They have the victorians to thank for raising the doorstop to a decorative high point.
Models are unassembled in fair good boxes with imperfections such as storage wear, taping and tearing. In 1910, the company began manufacturing bookends, book racks and doorstops. Many bookends are also made by many makers which makes it hard to tell sometimes. Starting in 1960, hubley participated for a couple of years with detroit automakers as a. Doorstops are simply heavy objects used to hold a door open. The catalogs in this book represent the production from 1946 to 1965, when the company was purchased by gabriel industries. Rare and original 1920s hubley mammy with hands on hip full figure cast iron door stop doorstop in good condition with original paint. Hubley bookends are generally imprinted with a two or three digit number on the back, but no specific company logo. Oct 07, 2010 the hubley name is synonymous with cast iron door stops which enjoyed their height of popularity from 1910 through to 1940.
Vintage cast iron tiger lilies flower doorstop, made by hubley vintage iron. Little figurines, animals and flowers introduce lots of retro charm. Hubley manufacturing company daryle lamberts antique. This section of the price guides will be separated into different areas as listed below.
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