Genuine antique Hubley cast iron doorstop Boston Terrier with very good paint. In excellent condition! 1940's Hubley doorstop. He's a solid dog and weighs a decent 8 lbs or more. (Offering 2-4 day flat rate shipping with USPS). A full 10 inches tall from foot to ear. More photos available of anything up close upon request. We offer a 7 days full refund minus return shipping if you aren't satisfied with your purchase. Item must be returned undamaged for refund. Refund does not include return shipping. Read below for how to tell a real Hubley from a replica.
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The Hubley Manufacturing Company began in 1894 and produced cast iron
toys and household objects such as bookends and doorstops. The products
were painted by hand, which has raised the value with collectors who prize
the items for their uniqueness and history. Because of the popularity
of Hubley doorstops with collectors, replicas are available in the
market but there are a few techniques to correctly identify an authentic
Hubley doorstop.
1. Consider the age of the item. While some antique doorstops are in
excellent condition, the paint should look older and appropriate for the
time period, with some small chipping of paint. If the item looks brand
new or repainted, it is probably not an authentic Hubley doorstop.
There should be signs of wear in logical places, at the top and base of
the doorstop.
2. Feel the metal. Authentic Hubleys will feel smooth to the touch, not
rough or bumpy. The quality of the metalwork on Hubley items was high
and attention was paid to detail.
3. Examine the casting seams, which should be tight, and the screws, which
should be slotted screws. If Phillips-head screws are on the piece, it
is probably a reproduction.
4. Look for signs that the mold marks were filed by hand instead of by
power tools, which leave grind marks that are broader and coarser. If
there is evidence of power tool use, the item is not an authentic Hubley
doorstop.
5. Real Hubley's weigh a lot. This is one of the easiest ways to tell a fake. Replica's are made from a much lighter metal. After you pick up a fake and then a real Hubley it will be obvious what a Hubley should feel like.
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