Door Stops
Door stops have been around since the 1700s, as functional, cast iron weights meant to keep doors open. By the Civil War, however, they became recognized for their decorative use. Their popularity boomed in the 1920s-30s, when U.S. foundries thrived. Antique door stops are usually made of cast iron, brass, or pewter, and were often spray painted for more color.
Past Prices Realized
Price Realized ($10,350)
Near mint condition Hubley Bathing Beauties doorstop sold in our June 2011 sale against a $3,000 – $4,000 estimation.
Price Realized ($15,340)
Very rare, Near Mint condition Whimsical Dog doorstop sold front he Jeanne Bertoia collection in November 2013. Est $800 – $1,200
Price Realized ($5,605)
A pristine condition Pup with Duck doorstop doubled its high estimation in the November 2013 auction. Est. $1,500 – $2,500
Price Realized ($7,080)
The popular Braddley and Hubbard whistling Jim in stunning condition sold in September 2012. Est $3,000 – $5,000.
Price Realized ($7,475)
One of Hubley’s highly sought after pieces, the near mint Giraffe doorstop in November 2011. Est. $3,000 – $4,000
Price Realized ($6,325)
One of the larger Bradley & Hubbard pieces, this pristine condition turkey sold in June 2011. Est. $2,000 – $2,500
Price Realized ($5,900)
Very desirable heavy cast Bear with Honey sold in September 2012. Est. $4,000 – $6,000
Price Realized ($5,750)
Extremely rare Saltbox house doorstop sold in March 2012. Est. $1,000 – $1,500
Price Realized ($4,720)
Rare and patriotic Sarah Symunds book example doorstop sold in March 2012. Est. $800 – $1,200
Price Realized ($4,720)
Near mint condition Rhumba dance doorstop with great casting did a shake at the podium at the May 2013 auction. Est. $1,200 – $1,800
Price Realized ($4,130)
Possibly the nicest condition in existence, this two piece doorstop of a Man on Cotton Bale sold in our November 2013. Est. $1,800 – $2,500
Price Realized ($5,175)
A rather rare doorstop, the Snow Capped Cottage tripled the high estimation at our November 2011 auction. Est. $1,200 – $1,600
Prices Realized ($2,588)
Great coloring and detail, the Mallard Duck doorstop sold in November 2011. Est. $1,500 – $2,000
Prices Realized ($4,130)
A very rare Little Sambo doorstop in pristine condition from the Jeanne Bertoia Collection sold in November 2013. Est. $1,800 – $2,500
Prices Realized ($5,605)
A popular Hubley Fish Parlour Maid in stellar condition doubled the high estimate in our March 2012. Est. $1,800 – $2,500
Prices Realized ($4,425)
Part of a whimsical and wonderful series of Littco Products doorstops, this near mint condition Mexican with Guitar doorstop sold in March 2012. Est. $1,800 – $2,500
