Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello CW friends!!
Today, we have my 1949 Virginia Metalcrafters "Dream Boy" Cocker Spaniel door stop collection. I've had #2 and #3 for many years, but just acquired #1.
#1 and #3 are solid brass and #2 is made of cast iron. They're each 9" tall and 7" at their widest point. Each weighs about 2 lbs. They're all signed! I love these guys and they're all really in pristine condition.
A bit of Virginia Metalcrafters History:
Perhaps the greatest American brass company of the 20th century was Virginia Metalcrafters. The company started as a stove manufacturer, early on making, of all things, the Hotpoint brand. Begun by William J. Loth as the Waynesboro Stove Company, it was born at a time when there were many regional iron foundries and stove makers. As electric appliances took over, most of these companies shut down, unable to adapt. However, Virginia Metalcrafters figured out a way to survive. In 1936, it became Virginia Metalcrafters, selling unique household items to that new, sensational American tourist attraction, Colonial Williamsburg.
Thanks for stopping and having a look!
Scott
Thomas,
Thanks very much for the very quick appreciation and the very fine comment! Always truly appreciated my friend!
These are great Scott! I always enjoy a little history lesson with a post!
Thanks Pops!! Glad you like them and enjoyed learning a bit about the world famous Virginia Metalcrafters!! Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping in. Always much appreciated!!
BB2,
Thanks for the appreciation and for taking time to drop by. Always a pleasure!
cindydudu86,
Thank you for the love and for taking time to stop by. Very much appreciated!!!
They're breeding! Next week, 6! Wouldn't that be great?!
Karen,
I certainly wish they'd learn to breed:) They have a nice price on them and that would please me just greatly!! Thanks for the fun comment, the love and for stopping by. Always such a pleasure to have you stop by.
So cute, love them Scott!!! You have so many things I have not seen or heard of before.....loving your collections!
Love your animals collections, Scott!
These cockers are GRRREAT! ;-D
Thanks Ken!! Glad you like them. Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always truly appreciated!!
Judy,
Thanks so very much! I'm so glad you like my collection. That's the biggest compliment you could ever give a collector! Thanks for the wonderful comment and for stopping by. Always greatly appreciated!!
Kyra,
Thank you so much!!! I'm fairly partial to these Cocker Spaniels myself. Thanks for the love, the kind comment and for stopping by. Always so greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks so much for the loves and for stopping by
Roy
Mike
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Kurt
I do appreciate you all very much!!!
Thanks so much for the loves and for stopping by
Rob
aura
Anna
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Alan
Always sincerely appreciated!!!
Thanks so very much for the loves and for stopping by
vetraio50
Bonnie
petey
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Mani
All very truly appreciated!!!!
Karen is a hoot!! Love this. :)
OneGoodFind,
She definitely is!! Glad you like my spaniels. Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always a pleasure!!!
Thanks fortapache for the appreciation and for stopping in. Always truly appreciated!!
SEAN,
Thanks so very much for the appreciation and for taking time to stop by. Always a pleasure to have you drop by and admire my collection!!
Trey,
Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always appreciated!!
Jenni
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Gary
Thanks very much for the loves and for stopping by!! Always appreciated!!
dlpetersen,
Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping in. Very much appreciated!!