Early 20th-century American cast iron standing horse figure, likely manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, PA. Standing approximately 4.5 inches tall and weighing nearly 13 ounces, this solid cast iron figure was originally designed either as a freestanding decorative display figure, a promotional paperweight, or a standalone draft/saddle horse for larger Hubley horse-drawn toy wagons and farm sets.

The figure retains its original factory-applied cold paint finish in tan/light brown with off-white stocking accents on the lower legs, detailed black hooves, dark hand-painted eyes, and a painted brown saddle with girth band. The head is detailed with a molded bridle featuring an original braided cord lead rope/rein threaded through the bit opening.

Constructed from two cast iron half-shells joined by an internal pin/fastener seam, this piece exhibits all the hallmarks of early Hubley production—crisp casting lines, expressive anatomical modeling, and substantial weight.

 Item Specifics

• Origin: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

• Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Company (Attributed)

• Age: Circa 1920s–1930s

• Material: Cast Iron (Two-Piece Shell Construction), Original Cold Paint, Braided Cord Reins

• Dimensions: 4.5″ H × 5.0″ L × 1.25″ W

• Weight: 12.9 oz (366 g)

Condition

• Overall Rating: Very Good Antique Condition

• Paint: Retains vast majority of original factory paint with expected wear, paint loss, and micro-flaking consistent with age and gentle handling.

• Structure: Excellent structural integrity with no cracks, fractures, repairs, or re-welds noted.

• Accessories: Reins/lead rope present and intact; original painted saddle and bridle detailing fully legible.

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