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Cast Iron Doorstop "Woman In Hoop Skirt With Fan" American, Circa 1925

Creator: Waverly Studios
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
All original cast iron doorstop "Woman in Hoop Skirt With Fan" was manufactured by Waverly Studios in Wilmette, Illinois, Circa 1925., It is in excellent condition; completely original with no restoration and in original paint, with an aqua colored dress highlighted in red roses; a red fan; and white skin tones. The back is cream colored and embossed with "Trade Mark WS Patent Applied For" (see image). The doorstop is referenced in "The Doorstop Book" by John and Nancy Smith on page #184.
Dimensions: 9 3/8" high x 6" wide x 2 3/8" deep.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Hand Painted Cast Iron
Condition:	Excellent. All original
Creation Date:	Circa 1925
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	284823

Dimensions

W.	5.91 in;	H.	9.45 in;	D.	2.36 in;
W.	15.01 cm;	H.	24 cm;	D.	5.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

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