[SOLD] 1930s Hubley Cast Iron Fox Terrier Dog Doorstop

Description

If you’re looking for some vintage decor that screams personality, look no further than this circa 1930s Hubley Cast Iron Fox Terrier Dog Doorstop. It is absolutely adorable and a great item by a legendary brand. The original paint with an aged patina enhances this item, and the kelly green “grass” base is just the pop of color this cute little spotted brown and white terrier doorstop needs. Truly a fantastic find!

• Dimensions: approximately 7″W x 7.5″H x 2.5″D
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original paint; please see pics for details.
• Made in America

About Hubley Manufacturing Company

The Hubley Manufacturing Company was an American producer of a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. The Hubley Manufacturing Company was first incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast-iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles and different breeds of dogs, to tractors, steam shovels and guns. Hubley’s casting process involved several steps. For a particular toy, bookend, or doorstop, metalworkers would first carve a wood form, or hammer out the basic design in metal. Pressing this form into finely compacted sand created an impression for molding. Cast iron heated to 3000 degrees was poured into the sand mold and, when cooled, the form would pop out. Rough edges would be filed away and the mold ready for mass production casting. Painters applied a base coat (usually white or cream but sometimes black) to cast figures whether toys or doorstops. Then, colorists used a variety of hues highlighting important details.