Up for sale is an authentic antique 1920s–1930s solid cast iron miniature figurine paperweight by the Hubley Manufacturing Company. Featuring a charming depiction of a seated young girl wearing a wide brim bonnet and a polka dot dress with a red accent bow, this piece stands approximately 1.5 inches tall by 1.25 inches wide and weighs 67 grams (approx. 2.36 oz).

Material & Construction Cast iron solid-molded piece. Features a smooth, flat base typical of Hubley's miniature novelty paperweights and desk accessories.

Origin & Age

• Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, PA)

• Era: Circa 1920s – 1930s

• Country of Origin: United States

Condition Report Preserved in honest, original, unrestored condition. Retains a substantial portion of its original factory-applied cold paint, displaying authentic historical wear, paint flaking, oxidation, and patination consistent with age and hand handling. No cracks, repairs, or structural damage. The flat base shows typical vintage surface oxidation and remnants of period paint finish.

Authenticity Assessment This piece displays all the classic hallmarks of early 20th-century Hubley cast iron production. Close examination reveals smooth mold seams, fine facial and textile relief detail without the coarse texture typical of modern recasts, and genuine cold paint remnants adhering to oxidized cast iron under-surfaces. The flat ground base shows micro-pitting and authentic age patina rather than raw machine grinding marks.

Reference

• Book Title: Cast Iron Toys

• Author: Sy Schreckinger

• Reference Note: See general reference listings for Hubley Manufacturing Co. miniature desk novelties, doll figurines, and paperweights (c. 1920s–1930s).

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