Posted 3 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello everyone!!
Among all of my cast iron creatures is this cast iron sperm whale. I've seen a few of these and most are painted black, with the exception of a couple different other colors, but not in this color pattern. I do love his blue and yellow colors and the design of this one. Some refer to this one as "Moby Dick". But, Moby Dick was actually a white sperm whale. So, only a white sperm whale could truthfully be referred to as a Moby Dick doorstop. This is from the 1940's-1950's. There is a reproduction of this one, that's widely available, but it's very crudely cast. The reproduction design is slightly different from the originals. For example, the reproduction has much larger and defined eyes.
Not sure who the foundry was that cast this whale, but they did a very nice job. I gave this fellow a coat of transparent wax to help preserve his finish. This whale is a one piece hollow body and measures 13" long, 7" at it's tallest point and 4" wide. He weighs 6lbs 8oz.
Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!
Scott
Kevin,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!
This is a great addition - Lori
Gorgeous whale doorstop, the blue & yellow colors look wonderful here
Thanks Lori!! Another item that I typically don't collect, but couldn't pass him by!
Jenni,
Thanks so very much!! I love those colors as well. I think that's what caught my eye when I first saw him.
Thomas,
Vynil,
Karen,
Lori,
fortapache,
kwqd,
vcal,
BHIFOS
and
Jenni
Thank you all so very much for the loves, comments and for stopping by!!
Phil,
Thanks for the love and for stopping by!!
BB2,
Dave
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Alfie
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probably sweden?
Hi kivatinitz!
You could very well be right about that. Thee are no markings, so it could very well be from Sweden. Thanks for the love, comment and for stopping by!!
Lori,
kivatinitz
and
Searching1,
Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
Mani
and
ho2cultcha
Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping in!
Reise,
Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping in!!