Rare Cow Jumped Over Moon Cast Iron Doorstop 8 1/2" Ht.

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Rare "Cow Jumped Over the Moon" Nursery Rhyme Cast Iron Doorstop. Measures 8 1/2 " Tall and 7 " Wide. Original Hand painted and signed, however I can't make out the painted signature. No mold seams, screws or grind marks ... Solid, one piece, diecast cut. Weighs 4 1/2 lbs. No touch ups or repairs to this piece. You will be hard pressed to find another example of this one on the web ~ I couldn't. Not sure of actual age, however due to folk art theme and paint scheme, I'm estimating 1900 - 1940's. This is NOT a reproduction and yes! it attracks magnets. I've noticed quite a few reproductions being sold as originals so I'm adding some information for you on authentic cast iron doorstops. A little history of cast iron doorstops . The height of doorstop popularity in the United States was the 1920's and early 1930's. Doorstops were carried in many gift shops and event the Sears Roebuck Catalogue offered a few, including a Boston Terrier, French Bulldog and German Shepherd.Being relatively inexpensive, doorstops brought many decorating opportunities to the housewife of the 20s and 30s. She could purchase coordinated sets of cast iron accessories that would include doorstops as well as bookends (usually measuring only 6" in height), door knockers, shade pulls, etc.Doorstops were functional and decorative at the same time, providing color read more

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