For sale is a 1920s–1930s Early American cast iron doorstop depicting a bold American Bald Eagle perched atop a rocky ledge with wide outstretched wings. Featuring classic open-mouth details, textured feather modeling, and a hollowed back shell structure integrated into a heavy semi-circular weighted base plate. The surface retains its original factory-applied dark black Japanned / oxidized iron finish showing honest shelf wear, light edge micro-loss, and natural, undisturbed dark brown oxidation consistent with nearly a century of age.

• Material: Solid Cast Iron (Single-Piece Shell Casting with Integrated Semi-Circular Base)

• Dimensions: Approximately 6.75″ High × 8.0″ Wide across wingspan × 4.5″ Deep at base

• Weight: 3 lbs 14.1 oz

• Origin: United States (Attributed to Hubley Manufacturing Co. or Albany Foundry)

• Era: Circa 1920s–1930s

Condition

Very Good Vintage Condition. Features 100% original dark black factory finish with a natural, uncleaned age patina. No cracks, structural breaks, repairs, or re-welds noted. Smooth, authentic casting seam lines around the perimeter edge are completely original with no grinding or post-factory alterations. Surface demonstrates light age-appropriate rubbing, surface dust in recessed areas, and faint brownish oxidation along high points and base interior.

Authenticity Assessment

This piece displays all classic hallmarks of authentic early 20th-century American foundry casting:

1. Grain & Density: Ultra-fine sand-mold cast texture on the front combined with a characteristic hand-peened, semi-rough hollow back interior.

2. Edge Construction: Clean, sharp casting seams around the outer perimeter without modern high-speed grinder marks or excessive flash.

3. Weight-to-Scale Ratio: Correct heavy mass (3 lbs 14.1 oz at 6.75″ height) consistent with dense grey iron compositions of the 1920s.

4. Patina & Wear: Natural, unpolished surface exhibiting original dark Japanned paint layer oxidation with micro-chipping along contact points.

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