{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-cast-iron-punch-judy-figural-doorstops-circa-1920s","title":"Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Punch \u0026 Judy Figural Doorstops – Circa 1920s 11 lbs - Matthew J King Collection","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is a highly decorative and characterful matching pair of antique early 20th-century cast iron figural doorstops depicting the legendary theatrical characters, Mr. Punch and his wife Judy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial pair remains in as-found, untouched antique condition with its original polychrome cold-painted enamel finish and natural historical patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Collector History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair originates from the prominent private collection of Matthew J. King, a noted regional collector of vintage cast iron and folk art. The original collection dispersal sticker remains affixed to the underside of Mr. Punch. This documented provenance serves as an excellent marker of period authenticity and curatorial care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigure Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Punch:\u003c\/i\u003e depicted seated in his classic jester cap and fool's motley, holding his slapstick with his faithful dog toby at his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudy:\u003c\/i\u003e depicted seated in her traditional bonnet and apron, cradling their baby with a pet cat seated alongside her skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th Century (Circa 1920s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Sand-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\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Cold-Painted Polychrome Enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePunch Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 12\" H X 8.5\" W At Base; Weight: 6 Lbs 6.4 Oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 10.5\" H X 8.25\" W At Base; Weight: 5 Lbs 2.4 Oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 11 Lbs 8.8 Oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex-Collection Of Matthew J. King (Provenance Sticker Affixed To Underside)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pieces are in excellent antique condition with no cracks, breaks, or repairs to the cast iron. The painted surfaces remain touch-free and original throughout, showing genuine patina, age-appropriate flaking, and surface wear along high points. The reverse cavities exhibit natural, stable historical oxidation fully consistent with period age and shell-casting methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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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