Victorian Paperweight, Hand

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1900: item #265562
9048

Interesting cast iron paperweight of the Victorian era. A simple motif of a hand, I should say fist, gripping a rod. Size is 4.5" by 2.75". It will definately hold your paperwork down, even in a stiff breeze!

Iron Lizard Doorstop or Paperweight

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1900: item #130515
8693

This is an early, hand painted piece, with most of the original paint intact. I hope the pictures show the painstaking effort of the artist in having painted every little scale on the lizard's body. The lizard has wonderful little feet with toes, a raised head, a ridge down it's length, and very lizard-like lidded eyes. I've never seen one of these before, and I quite like it. 9" long.

Large Cast Iron Doorstop of Punch and the Dog

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1900: item #101991
8490

Simply wonderful and wonderfully unusual doorstop of Punch with the little dog by his side in his hat and collar. Heavy cast iron, obviously early, and fully 12" high. I have never seen one of these before, so I don't know whether it was originally polychrome. As it is, it is pot black, and has not been repainted anytime in recent history. English, 19th century.

Cast Iron Dog Doorstop or Paperweight

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1900: item #91422
8375

I love this dog. And I've never seen another like him before, and I have no idea of the breed. He is lithe and lean, graceful and obedient, and I love all that about this animal. My favorite thing, however, is the expression on his face. He looks worried. He looks like a James Thurber dog to me, and for that he is my favorite. This dog was cast in 3 pieces...2 sides and the bottom. It is in excellent condition, and has a nice patina that comes from a hundred years of being touched. The si... Click for details

Old Iron Scotty Dog Bookends

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1930: item #76095
8081

This is a really cute, vintage set of bookends. They are black Scotty dogs, half figured, on a stand. Nicely cast, with realistic detail. They are not painted, and there is no evidence that they ever were. There is some faint oxidation to the iron, which is a nice look. Nice and heavy, they are each 5" by 5". Excellent condition.

FRENCH ART DECO WROUGHT IRON RADIATOR COVER

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1940: item #39337

SUPER piece from the estate of an Art History Professor at a local prestigious college -- purchased in Paris in the early 20's -- Edgar Brandt look, but unsigned -- the design is a large bird with flowers & seed pods, etc. --check the pictures --side door to reach radiator valve -- the only damage is the top that was damaged in the transatlantic shipping in the 20's -- I don't know how to ship something this big, but something can be arranged , or delivery can be arranged in the Northeast -- TH... Click for details

Bradley & Hubbard Black Forest Bookends

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1920: item #80710
158

B&H Black Forest bookends beautifully painted in hues of green, brown, red, blue and yellow. Signed B&H, original felt and paper label under each bookend stating "A June day in the Black Forest". Each bookend measures 5.5" wide, 5" high and 3" deep. The faces of the bookends are perfect while the grey base of one shows some light wear. These are special pieces in remarkable state of preservation.

Bradley & Hubbard Parrot Door Stop

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron Pre 1920: item #52556
114

Sensational Bradley and Hubbard doorstop was obtained from an old Memphis estate. The piece has its original paint and is in fine+ condition. This is a very heavy old cast-iron figural doorstop with strong arts & crafts appeal. An oval perch for a large parrot bird on a solid pedestal. The original paint is beautifully colored in red, blue, tan, and yellow and has a great old patina. The piece is marked B&H on the underside. This vintage doorstop stands 13.5" tall & is approximately 7.25" ac... Click for details