ANTIQUE CAST IRON DOORSTOP THE MESSENGER BY HUBLEY DESIGNED BY FISH
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:74028 | Country/Region of Origin: United States |
Style: Art Deco | Primary Material: Cast Iron |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Age: 1920'S |
Maker: HUBLEY | Type: Doorstops |
Color: BLUE/RED |
THE MESSENGER BY HUBLEY #249 STAMPED FISH. DESIGNED BY THE CARTOONIST ANNE HARRIET FISH (1890-1964). SHE DESIGNED 7 ART DECO DOOR STOPS FOR HUBLEY. ALL 7 ARE HIGHLY DESIRED AND SOUGHT AFTER. THEY ARE BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TOO FIND IN ANY CONDITION. THE PRICES FOR HER DOORSTOPS IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (WHEN YOU CAN FIND THEM EXCEED THE 2000.00 PRICE RANGE. I AM OFFERING THE MESSENGER IN A "STRONG GOOD" CONDITION AT A REASONABLE PRICE. 10" HEIGHT 5 3/8" AT THE BASE.REFERENCE: DOORSTO...PS.COM CURRENT VALUES 1500-1700. ALSO: FIGURATIVE CAST IRON A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE BY DOUGLAS CONGDON-MARTIN PAGE 69 (1994 VALUE) 1000 AND UP.