Offered here is an original early 20th-century American cast iron paperweight depicting a curling sleeping kitten/cat, produced by Wilton Products.

This piece features standard hollow-ground cast construction with original cold-painted cream/tan enamel and hand-painted dark tiger stripes detailing the fur and facial features. The base retains a crisp, flat ground edge with minor mold seam traces characteristic of vintage Hubley miniature novelty production. The underside retains a legacy collector/dealer paper label reading: "$99.00 / 1920's Hubley Cat Orig Paint / 20 C1173-88".

Origin & Age

• Manufacturer: Wilton Products

• Period: Circa 1920s (Art Deco / American Folk Art)

Materials & Dimensions

• Material: Heavy Cast Iron (Cold-Painted Finish)

• Dimensions: 1.25" H x 2" W x 1" D

• Weight: 2.8 oz

Condition Very Good antique condition with normal wear consistent with age and gentle handling. Retains substantial original cold paint finish with authentic distress, micro-chipping, and surface oxidation/patina in exposed areas. No cracks, chips to the iron, structural damage, or modern repainting. Untouched, original surface preserved as found.

Authenticity Assessment This piece displays key structural markers consistent with authentic 1920s production. The casting demonstrates sharp mold detail with tight, well-fitted mold seams. The underlying metal shows characteristic dense, dark grey American iron, rather than the rough, pitted surface or crude wide seam lines typical of modern reproduction castings. The paint surface exhibits authentic crazing and edge wear, confirming original 1920s factory finish rather than modern acrylic over-painting.

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