Offered is an early 20th-century antique cast iron miniature reclining cat paperweight/figurine, attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, PA) or Wilton Products. Measuring 1.5" long by 1" high and weighing 74 grams, this solid-cast piece features a charming reclining pose with its head turned forward, sculpted facial detailing, and raised ears. The figurine retains its original factory cold-painted finish in a warm tan/orange-brown hue with dark hand-painted facial features (eyes, whiskers, and nose). The underside exhibits a flat, unpainted, slightly textured mold surface with characteristic natural oxidation and age-appropriate wear to the perimeter paint.

Origin & Age

• Manufacturer: Attributed to Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA) or Wilton Products

• Circa: Early 20th Century (c. 1910–1930s)

Material & Physical Specifications

• Material: Cast Iron

• Finish: Original Cold-Painted Enamel (Tan/Orange-Brown)

• Dimensions: Approximately 1.5" L × 1.0" H

• Weight: 74 grams (approx. 2.6 oz)

Condition Description Very Good Antique Condition. The piece shows expected paint loss, chipping, and surface wear consistent with age and handling. No structural cracks, breaks, repairs, or weld marks noted. 

Authenticity Assessment This piece displays key markers of period early 20th-century cast iron production:

Casting Quality & Seams: Solid single-piece casting with smooth surface integration, free from wide seam gaps, modern grinder marks, or coarse sand pitting commonly found on modern reproductions.

1. Paint Characteristics: Shows authentic "cold paint" application where paint was applied directly to unprimed iron. The pattern of paint flaking reveals natural oxidized iron patina directly beneath, rather than bright raw steel or synthetic primers.

2. Weight & Feel: Dense, heavy hand-feel for its compact 1.5" foot-print (74 grams), characteristic of period grey iron mixtures.

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