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    Posted 1 month ago

    jscott0363
    (1016 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    A few years ago, I posted a very rare cast iron "Dunce Bear" doorstop. I was able to find another one a few months ago. As with my other Dunce Bear doorstop, It is not marked anywhere and I don't believe anyone has ever been able to determine which foundry cast this "Dunce Bear" doorstop. Some say that this doorstop is circa 1900 and others say even earlier than that. Either way, I feel very fortunate to have both of these Dunce Bear doorstops as part of my collection. It's shown on page 172 of The Doorstop Book (encyclopedia of doorstops), and yes, believe it or not, there is a doorstop encyclopedia. Pic #4 shows both of my Dunce Bear doorstops together. They each measures 9 3/4" tall and 3 3/4" wide.

    Thanks very much for taking time to stop in for a look!!!

    Scott

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 1 month ago
      Fantastic pair of dunce pairs, congrats on finding both they're terrific
    2. Newfld Newfld, 1 month ago
      Of course I meant dunce BEARS lol, these correcting phones drive me crazy
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 month ago
      Jenni,
      Lol!! Thanks very much for the fantastic comment!! Gotta love autocorrect. Funny when Apple or Android seem to think they know what you're trying to type. :)
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 month ago
      fortapache,
      Dave,
      Bronmar,
      kev,
      Kevin,
      Vynil
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      Jenni
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, comment and for taking time to stop by!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 month ago
      DejaVu,
      vcal
      and
      fortapache,
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for taking time to stop in!!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 month ago
      Kevin
      and
      kwqd,
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping in!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 month ago
      SEAN,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping by!!

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