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Vintage Cast Iron Doorstop "Lady With Flowers". American, Circa 1915

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
This hollow back figural doorstop features an attractive young lady carrying flowers in one arm, and a long shawl in her other arm. The doorstop is in an abundance of excellent original paint, nicely hand painted with a yellow and tan bonnet, yellow and green flowers, a black vest with yellow buttons, a tan dress with nicely appointed yellow flowers throughout, and a beautiful yellow shawl with black trim. The condition of the doorstop is excellent with no restoration.
It is of the larger size doorstop variety, measuring 11 3/4" high x 6 1/4" wide x 2 1/8" deep.
Probably of American manufacture, this is a hard doorstop to acquire, especially in this condition, and it is not referenced, in the Smith book on doorstops; but it is similar to others listed, so consequently, American made , circa 1915. The crazing and finish reveal an excellent patina.
Of unknown manufacture; the number "42" is stamped on the back (see image).

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Hand painted cast iron
Condition:	Excellent. All original
Creation Date:	Circa 1915
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	289098

Dimensions

W.	6.25 in;	H.	11.75 in;	D.	2.13 in;
W.	15.88 cm;	H.	29.85 cm;	D.	5.41 cm;

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