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PS-00777
Antique Roses Flower Cast Iron Plant Holder
Wonderful detailed casting depicting two Rose Flowers cast iron Antique Plant Holder or Plaque. Flower pot ring is reticulated with thatched band design. Would make an exceptional holder for an air plant. Made by Judd Company and numbered 6907. Ca. 1920’s. Excellent condition with original paint. Back – 9 1/4” tall x 7” wide Ring – 2 7/8” inside width
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PS-01843
Lesser Scaup Duck Cast Iron Sink Box Decoy
Lesser Scaup Duck Cast Iron Sink Box Hunting Decoy. Wonderful full-figure solid casting of a Lesser Scaup Duck cast iron Sink Box Decoy. A sink box is a specialized hunting blind, resembling a raft, used by hunters and suspended from a floating platform. It is placed in calm water so the hunter may wait with the waterline at approximately shoulder height. Sink box decoys were set all around the sink box to weight it down in the water. Wood carved decoys were floated around the sink box to further disguise the hunters. This method of hunting was outlawed in 1918 by Migratory Bird Act. Just don’t find this form or a Lesser Scaup. Makes a solid doorstop or a decorative sculpture. Weighs 30 lbs. 10 oz. RARE and DESIRABLE!! Ca. 1900-20’s. Excellent condition with original working paint. 5” tall x 14 1/2” long x 6” wide.
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PS-00776
Antique Butterflies Cast Iron Plant Holder
Wonderful detailed casting depicting two Butterflies hovering over a flower cast iron Antique Plant Holder. Flower pot ring is reticulated with scalloped lower edge. Would make an exceptional holder for an air plant. Made by Judd Company and numbered 6906. Ca. 1920’s. Excellent condition with original paint. Back – 8 1/8” tall x 4 ¼” wide Ring – 2 ½” diameter
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PS-00165
Rare Antique Pheasant Cast Iron Doorstop
Exceptional casting of a male Ring Neck Pheasant cast iron Antique Doorstop. Wonderful intricate painting showing detail to feathers. Superb surface and patina. This doorstop is very difficult to find. We have only seen three in forty years of selling doorstops. Ca. 1930’s. Excellent condition with original paint. 6 1/8” tall x 11 ½” long x 2” deep.
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PS-00631
Antique Dragonfly Roses Cast Iron Doorknocker
RARE Dragonfly on Rose Flowers cast iron Antique Doorknocker. Depicts wonderful Damsel Dragonfly getting nectar from rose flower. Impressive casting and sculptured form. Extremely Rare and Desirable!! Circa 1920’s. Excellent condition in original paint.
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PS-00632
Red Headed Woodpecker Cast Iron Doorknocker
Antique Woodpecker cast iron Doorknocker. The designer, artist has captured the realistic form and color of this red headed woodpecker. Cast with relief detail to wings and tail feathers. Ca. 1930’s. Excellent plus condition with original paint. 5” tall x 1 ¾” wide.
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PS-00775
Canvas Back Duck Decoy Iron Paperweight
Full-figure Canvas Back Duck Decoy cast iron Antique Paperweight. Exceptional realistic paint with superb surface and patina. Made by James Holly. Ca. 1930’s. Excellent condition with original paint. 2 7/8” tall x 6 ¼” long x 2 ¼” wide
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PS-01842
Red Head Duck Cast Iron Sink Box Decoy
Red Head Duck Cast Iron Sink Box Hunting Decoy. Wonderful full-figure solid casting of a Red Head Drake Duck cast iron Sink Box Decoy. Further adding appeal the duck is in resting display. A sink box is a specialized hunting blind, resembling a raft, used by hunters and suspended from a floating platform. It is placed in calm water so the hunter may wait with the waterline at approximately shoulder height. Sink box decoys were set all around the sink box to weight it down in the water. Wood carved decoys were floated around the sink box to further disguise the hunters. This method of hunting was outlawed in 1918 by Migratory Bird Act. Makes a solid doorstop or a decorative sculpture. Weighs 15 lbs. 10 oz. RARE and DESIRABLE!! Ca. 1920’s. Excellent condition with original working paint. 4 1/2” tall x 12 1/2” long x 6” wide.
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PS-01840
Carved Wooden Sperm Whale Clark Voorhees
Exceptional carved and painted sperm whale. This sperm whale is painted black and the inside of the mouth is painted red. There are eleven inlaid teeth inserted into the lower jaw. The inlaid eye is yellow and black. Signed on the reverse side with the carver's stamp "C VOORHEES WESTON VT" (1911-1980) and bears the carver's stamp logo. Overall excellent condition with original paint. 5 1/4"Height x 17 ½” Length.
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PS-00168
Antique Elk on Rocks Cast Iron Doorstop
Wonderful picturesque casting of an Elk standing on Rocks cast iron Antique Doorstop. Elk has phenomenal presence having a full rack looking back over his shoulder. Realistic carefully blended colors and fully aged patina and surface. Reference: The Doorstop Book page 174. BOOK EXAMPLE!! Made by Albany Foundry and numbered 50. Ca. 1920’s. Excellent condition with original paint. 9 7/8” tall x 8 5/8” wide.
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