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Antique Hubley No. 270 "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop By Anne Harriet Fish

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    Posted 9 months ago

    jscott0363
    (909 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    Another highly coveted doorstop that I've wanted for many years and finally was able to find one. This one was made by Hubley, and designed by British cartoonist Anne Harriet Fish and is titled "Charleston Dancers". There are many counterfeit ©FISH doorstops on the market today and some of the counterfeits do look pretty good. However, a well trained eye can detect the counterfeits pretty easily. But, this one is a true original Hubley No. 270 ©FISH doorstop and carries quite a high value. I happen to own two Hubley ©FISH doorstops, Charleston Dancers and Messenger (pic #3). I hope to eventually add one each of all the Hubley ©FISH doorstops to my collection.

    Most I've seen were in very poor condition or the wrong colors altogether. Also, most sellers are asking a small fortune for this doorstop. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and landed this one for less than $200. Though this one isn't perfect by any means, it's still in pretty good condition. You'll notice the ©FISH embossed into the front of the base (pic #1). It also has the number 270 stamped into the back of the base (pic #4) which you won't find on the fakes and if you do, it will be very faint and nearly impossible to read. Also, these FISH doorstops all have a glossy finishes, whereas the counterfeits have a dull finish and the castings are rough. This one measures 8 7/8" tall and 5 3/8" wide.

    Anne Harriet Fish (1890-1964) was a British cartoonist and illustrator in the early 1900's. Her history is fairly long, but you can read more about this fascinating lady on wikipedia.

    Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      prettymollie,
      fortapache
      and
      Mike
      Thank you all very much for the loves!!!
    2. Newfld Newfld, 9 months ago
      Adorable and imaginative Charleston dancers, what a creative design
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Jenni,
      Thank you so very much!! I love all of the Anne Fish designs, however, this one is my least favorite.
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      DejaVu,
      Jenni,
      kev,
      Dave,
      Kevin,
      vcal
      and
      Drake
      Thank you al so very much for the loves and comment!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Vynil,
      SEAN
      and
      sherrilou
      Thank you all very much for the loves!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      SpunkysMom
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      Leelani
      Thank you both so very much for the loves!!
    7. seamorelilfoot seamorelilfoot, 3 months ago
      Thank you for sharing this, i have now figured out that mine is not numbered so mine is a reproduction.
    8. Lata Lata, 3 months ago
      Very cool piece!

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