Image Lot Price Description

2402
$414.75

LOT OF FOUR COLLECTIBLE DOORSTOPS.

1) 17″ h. Baseball player doorstop. Circa 1912, American. This large cast iron example marked “O.C.F. 1912″ on the back. The figure posed in batting stance. 2) 13 1/2″ h,Large “Mammy” doorstop. Circa 1920, Littco Foundry, Littlestown, PA. Black figure stands with hands on hips dressed in red and blue with white apron. REFERENCE: “The Doorstop Book” by John & Nancy Smith, P. 218. 3) 8″ X 6-1/4″. African American boys at fence doorstop. 1920 Hubley Foundry, Lancaster, PA. Cast iron half round hollow casting with fine detail. Easily identifiable reproductions commonly available, originals are exceedingly scarce. 4) 7-1/2″ h x 9″ w. reproduction Scottie dog doorstop. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Original paint with age appropriate wear, and with fine patina. Very good overall. 2) High spot wear and discoloration to original painted surfaces, otherwise good. 3) Very good with original paint and nice patina. 4) Very good. 50099-19, 49055-155, (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2402


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016
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