Most Valuable Door Stops

Doorstops that feature outstanding sculptural quality form and character are the most desirable of all.

Most valuable door stops.

Similar to bookends these metal objects were frequently manufactured with a flat backside to sit smoothly against a door porters came into use during the victorian era and were often sold in a black or bronze finish although a few were painted more realistically. Doorstops or door porters are short sculptures typically made from iron or brass and designed to hold open a heavy door. Some of the most valuable cast iron door stops feature figures of famous people like benjamin franklin see above photo uncle sam or george and martha washington. If a door stop has been significantly repainted or repaired the value is diminished.

Little did farmer reed know this was the world s most expensive doorstop roberts 1982 p. The most common way to collect these cast iron objects however is by theme. See more ideas about door stops cast iron doorstop door stop. Aug 8 2017 explore elaine gitzel s board door stops vintage cast iron followed by 1676 people on pinterest.

The silversmith quickly dismissed the idea of the rock being valuable. Farmer john reed took the rock home and used it as a doorstop for three years. Even in the age of central air conditioning vintage doorstops still have a place in the home whether the objective is to prop open a door to add a decorative touch to a room or both. Fish designed doorstops are among the most sought after by today s collectors.