{"product_id":"antique-hubley-353-cast-iron-pekingese-dog-paperweight-figurine-single-bookend-c-1920s","title":"Antique Hubley #353 Cast Iron Pekingese Dog Paperweight Figurine \/ Single Bookend (c. 1920s)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a rare and substantial original early 20th-century cast iron Pekingese dog paperweight \/ shelf sculpture produced by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Model No. 353). While originally cast as part of a bookend series, single Hubley canine forms are highly sought after in their own right as standalone desk accessories, paperweights, and architectural shelf anchors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded in crisp high relief, this piece features remarkable sculptural detail, capturing the regal stance, squatted muzzle, and heavy flowing coat of a show Pekingese. The piece retains its original multi-tone cold-painted factory finish, featuring rich ochre fur tones, dark facial mask details, black eye accents, and a deep forest-green base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse clearly displays the deeply cast Hubley catalog model number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e353\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The underside retains its original green felt protective lining. Uncleaned, unpolished, and completely untouched to preserve its original historical surface integrity and authentic age-distressed patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, PA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 353\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1920s–1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Cold-Painted Factory Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 5.5\" High x 5.0\" Wide (Base) x 1.875\" Deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 lbs 5.9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Antique Condition. Features honest, age-appropriate edge wear and micro-crazing to the original paint along high points, exposing a dark oxidized iron surface underneath. No cracks, chips, breaks, or repairs to the cast iron. 100% original paint with no touch-ups. Felt pad shows genuine age wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Doorstop Book: An Identification and Price Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne Bertoia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePage \/ Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Page 134 (Hubley Pekingese series \u0026amp; dog forms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe piece exhibits all key characteristics of early 20th-century original Hubley cast iron production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_dd5947d8c2846daa-74\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMold Number Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear, raised cast numerals \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e353\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,2\"\u003e. The mold digits exhibit distinct, hand-cut foundry die characteristics rather than sharp modern computer fonts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_dd5947d8c2846daa-75\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCasting Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e High-definition detailing in the Pekingese’s flowing coat, facial folds, and muzzle, accompanied by crisp mold seams along the outer rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_dd5947d8c2846daa-76\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Original cold-painted finish consisting of a warm mustard\/ochre coat, dark accenting around the eyes and snout, and a forest-green base coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,2\"\u003e. Micro-crazing (paint alligatoring) and honest edge wear reveal natural oxidation underneath rather than artificial distressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-187e1a6c-7fff-213d-4dc0-673badd8ff82\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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