This antique cast iron figural doorstop depicts a standing knight in full suits of plate armor with a lowered visor, resting his right hand upon a broadsword and draping a cloak over his left arm. Standing approximately 9 inches tall on an integral semi-circular green base, this hollow single-piece wedge casting features a textured back interior typical of late 19th to early 20th-century American foundry work.

The figure retains a handsome layer of cold-painted polychrome finish featuring bright gold accents across the armor plates, rich red along the flowing cloak and helmet crest, and original forest green paint along the base. The piece has great shelf presence and serves equally well as a decorative door sentry, bookend, or hearth accent.

Origin & Age

• Origin: United States (Attributed to American foundries such as Hubley, National Foundry, or Judd Co.)

• Age: Circa 1920s–1930s (Roaring Twenties / Art Deco era)

Material & Specifications

• Material: Cast Iron (Cold-Painted Finish)

• Height: 9 inches

• Width: 4.5 inches (at widest point)

• Base Width: 4 inches

• Weight: 2 lbs 9.3 oz

Condition Report

• Surface/Paint: Excellent vintage/antique condition with genuine period wear. Original gold, red, and green paint exhibits age-appropriate light flaking, minor paint loss, and surface oxidation consistent with age and gentle handling.

• Structure: Sound cast iron construction free of cracks, structural chips, weld repairs, or breaks.

• Patina: Untouched as-found surface condition with authentic oxidation on the exposed back hollow.

Authenticity Assessment This piece displays key physical markers of an authentic early 20th-century cast iron production rather than a modern recast or reproduction. The casting lines along the perimeter are tight and well-finished without heavy flashing or modern grinder marks. The back hollow exhibits the micro-pitted, granular texture characteristic of sand-casting methods from the 1920s. Furthermore, the painted finish shows distinct layers of authentic cold-paint application with natural edge-wear, micro-crazing, and surface oxidation, avoiding the synthetic sheen or artificial distressing found on late 20th-century reproductions.

Reference

• Book Title: The Doorstop Book: An Identification and Price Guide

• Author: John & Joseph Smith

• Reference: Page 201 (Figural Knights and Medieval Door Sentry Series)

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