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    Posted 18 days ago

    jscott0363
    (1022 items)

    Hello everybody!!
    I don't have many amphibians in my collection, but this little frog paperweight has to be my favorite. It's cast iron and mounted on a block of beautiful white onyx. The fine details of the frog are just amazing. It's experienced a bit of paint loss over the years, but that just gives it a bit of character. I've seen a few of these that have a "RH Co." (Reading Hardware Co.) under the chin of the frog. However, this one doesn't have that marking. Instead, it has a "B" embossed into the left leg on it's underside. So, I'm not sure what the "B" stands for. Could this possibly be a foundry mark? I'm not sure when this paperweight was made, but I've been told this is from the very early 19th century. Without being able to identify the "B" marking, it's difficult for me to be sure. The frog measures 4 1/2" long and 2 5/8". The white onyx base measures 4" ling, 3" wide and 1/2" thick.

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

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 18 days ago
      He's a fine looking frog in a very natural pose, the light color base makes him stand out
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 18 days ago
      Jenni,
      Many thanks! I landed this one at a fantastic price. Most all I see are priced well over $400 which is a bit out of my collecting budget!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 18 days ago
      kwqd,
      BHIFOS,
      Jenni,
      Merrill,
      Leelani,
      sherrilou,
      Reise,
      Bronmar,
      sam,
      kev
      and
      Prettymollie,
      Many thanks to you all for the loves, comment and for taking time to stop by!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 17 days ago
      regrebov,
      fortapache,
      Dave,
      Drake,
      Kevin,
      vinetia,
      DejaVu
      and
      GianaMZ,
      Thank you all so very much for the loves and for taking time to stop by!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 17 days ago
      SEAN
      and
      Vynil,
      Thanks very much for the loves and for taking time to stop in!!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 14 days ago
      kivatinitz,
      Thanks very much for the love and for taking time to stop in!!
    7. inky inky, 14 days ago
      Love frogs..:-)
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 14 days ago
      Hi Penny,
      Thank you!! I do as well:) And thank you for the love too!

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