Posted 2 years ago
jscott0363
(900 items)
Hello everyone!!
I was lucky enough to land this vintage cast iron doorstop titled "Boston Terrier With Paws Up" recently. This one was invented and patented by W. Lauderbach in 1931. In fact, the patent No. 83051 is embossed on the inside of this pup's left foot and the word "PATENT" on the inside of his right foot. Although, I'm still unsure of which foundry it was that cast this one. He is a two piece design held together with a single bolt. This one has experienced quite a bit of paint loss throughout its' 90+ years of life, but not enough to take away from his cuteness. I own a couple of these already, but landed this one for an incredible price and just couldn't pass him up. He measures about 9 3/4" tall and 7" wide from tip of tail to extended paw. He weighs 5lbs 15oz.
Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!!
Scott
I love the wear on that one.
Jeez Scott....is there any doorstops left for the rest of us to find and collect? It seems you have an infinite supply in your area! Lol... nice find!
Very nice aquisition !~
Now, you and I both know what that means! Potty, let me out please. Lol
Adorable pose & great find
fortapache,
Thanks very much!! He did require a good cleaning, but I too love the wear on this one.
Dave,
Thanks!! LOL, I think I have them all:) No, I actually got lucky and won this one in an eBay auction.
Phil,
Thanks very much!! I feel pretty lucky to have found this one.
Lori,
Lol!! He actually stands with his paws against a door to hold it open. Thanks for the fun comment.
Jenni,
Thanks so very much!!!
Vynil,
fortapache,
Dave,
Thomas,
vcal,
Phil,
Lori
and
Jenni
Thank you all so very much for the loves, comments and for stopping by!!
Kyra,
aura,
kivatinitz,
BB2,
Ben
and
Kevin
Thank you all so very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
Unusual for sure! Love it!
Further to Dave's comment I just hope you have a nice solid floor!! :)
Thanks vintagelamp!!!
BHIFOS,
Lol, my wife isn't too crazy about my doorstop collecting. So, most of my doorstops are in storage. I keep very few of them in my home.
vintagelamp
and
BHIFOS
Thank you both very much for the loves, comments and for stopping in!!
Mary,
Michael
and
skyguy
Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping by!!!