Antique Cast Iron Doorstop Colorful Elephant Raised Trunk & Leg on Green Base
Description: A very nice antique cast iron doorstop. The doorstop is cast in the form of an elephant standing on all four on a green colored half circle base. The elephant has its trunk raised to its forehead in a common elephant move. It also has a large red blanket or cover with gold fringe on its back. It also has its right front leg raised lightly up. The doorstop has colors including black, gold or yellow, white in the ear and tusk, red and green. The piece retains most of its original paint with some minor losses here and there such as on the blanket, the edge of its ears and the front of its raised leg. There are additional minor paint losses throughout. The back of the doorstop has black coloring and is stamped 33. A great looking piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of the description.
Date: Uncertain but most likely late 19th or early 20th century.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern, Pennsylvania, USA.
Size: Measures ~4 5/8" in height with the base measuring ~6" by ~1 3/4". The piece weighs slightly over 2 pounds and 13 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Stamped 33 on the back.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice old doorstop in excellent condition and retaining most of its original paint. A beautiful piece which would display very well in your collection of doorstops.
Condition: This doorstop is in very good condition with no breaks or repairs. It retains quite a bit of its original paint with some losses (estimated at better than 95%). Most of the paint losses are on the blanket, the edge of its ears and the front of its raised leg. There are additional minor paint losses throughout. The piece is a bit soiled and would probably benefit for a good cleaning. It does have some minor rust signs to the bottom of the base. Be that as it may, the piece is just great looking and would display very well in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
