Rendered in dynamic architectural relief, this monumental cast iron doorstop captures the iconic candy-stripe motif and masonry keeper's base of North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras Light. Rising nearly two feet in height, the towering conical shaft transitions from a polychrome brick foundation and green base plate into a detailed upper gallery and multi-pane lantern house. The striking contrast of high-relief iron molding and aged paintwork brings a classic Maritime Americana presence to traditional and coastal interiors.

Technical Specifications & Construction

• Form & Subject: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse architectural doorstop.

• Material: Cast iron with polychrome enamel finish.

• Height: 21.5 inches.

• Base Width: 8.5 inches.

• Weight: 8 lbs 3.2 oz (8.2 lbs).

• Construction: Two-piece assembly (tower body fastened to semi-circular footed base plate).

• Hardware: Dual rear base fasteners (slotted pan-head machine screws with hex nuts).

Physical Description

• Full-length hollow-back cast iron architectural doorstop modeling the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

• Features hand-painted black and off-white diagonal spiral daymark stripes along the main column.

• Upper section displays a cast lantern room with yellow window panes topped with a ball finial, supported by an arched gallery deck.

• Lower section displays a multi-sided brick lightkeeper base painted in cream and terracotta rust, inset with a framed entryway and steps.

• Mounted on a semicircular green-painted iron base plate with a raised outer rim.

• Reverse features a dark oxidized raw iron hollow cavity; lower plate is affixed via two slotted pan-head machine screws secured with hex nuts.

Condition Report

• Structural Integrity: Solid, heavy cast iron body with no cracks, breaks, or repairs to the iron casting.

• Paint Retention: Very good surviving coverage throughout. Exhibits expected light edge rubbing, minor paint flecks, and gentle surface wear consistent with age and light handling.

• Patina & Oxidation: Natural oxidation and minor surface rust in unpainted recessed areas and along the underside of the base plate.

• Hardware Note: Slotted machine screws secured with hex nuts at the lower base plate; assembly remains firmly attached and structurally sound.

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