Posted 12 months ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello everyone!!
Here’s a doorstop that I recently acquired. It’s an antique cast iron doorstop titled “ The Dutch Boy”. I’m not sure which foundry cast him, but I’m thinking Albany or National Foundry could have been the maker. He is a two piece design and assembled with a single bolt. As you can see, he's experienced some paint loss, as well as a bit of spackle, over the past 100 years, but still in fine condition for it's age. It’s from the very early 1900’s and measures 11” tall and 3 1/2” wide.
Thanks very much for stopping by for a look!!
Scott
Fabulous piece and looks great for his age! Nice score!
DejaVu,
Thanks very much!! I cleaned a lot of surface rust from him, gave him a thorough cleaning and a coat of transparent wax to protect his finish.
Mikke,
kwqd,
Stuff,
DejaVu2,
Vynil,
kev,
WhenIsraelBelieves,
Mani,
Dave,
fortapache
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Thomas
Thank you all so very much for th eloves, comment and for dropping in!!!
Wonderful antique Dutch Boy, his wooden shoes are fabulous
Jenni,
Thanks!!! I love those wooden shoes as well. I'm glad he still retains a majority of his original paint.
Phil,
vcal,
Jenni
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Kevin
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a very similar one
A really nice example of the Dutch Boy full figure doorstop. As found in Smith’s Doorstop book on page 216. 11? by 3 1/2?. Weighs just under 7 pounds. In very good condition especially the face which is normally found chipped. A few paint nicks and some wear to base. Guaranteed all original paint.
https://castirondoorstop.name/2016/12/antique-cast-iron-dutch-boy-full-figure-doorstop-great-face/
https://castirondoorstop.name/2019/02/early-1900s-full-casting-dutch-boy-cast-iron-doorstop/
kivatinitz,
Thanks!! It's tough to find a decent version of this Dutch Boy doorstop. I think this one is in much better condition.
collectorpaul
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kivatinitz
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Watchsearcher
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SEAN,
Thank you both so much for the loves and for stopping by!!