Posted 1 year ago
jscott0363
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Hello everyone!!
Here's a doorstop I've had for a while. It's a cast iron Dalmatian that was manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters of Waynesboro, VA. It's 12" tall and weighs 9.8lbs. Pic #3 shows the Virginia Metalcrafters hallmark as well as the number 18-10 at the bottom of this Dalmatian. It's still in really nice condition and has only experienced minimal paint loss. This one is still fairly plentiful and easy to find, so I'm not truly sure what time period this one was made. My educated guess would be the 1950's. I have a couple of andirons that are nearly identical, but made by a different manufacturer than Virginia Metalcrafters.
Thanks very much for stopping in for a look at my Dalmatian doorstop!!
Scott
Nice..and good to see you posting again.
Fabulous Dalmatian doorstop, a beautiful obedient pose waiting for his master
Dave,
Thank you friend!! I'm hoping to get a bit of treasure hunting in during the month of December, while on vacation. So, keep an eye out for upcoming posts:)
Jenni,
Thank you so very much!! I do love this one as well. He's not as detailed as my Dalmatian andirons, but still a favorite.
BB2,
Dave,
AO,
Jenni,
Cokeman
and
Searching1,
Thank you all so very much for the loves, comments and for stopping in. Always greatly appreciated!!!!
My favorite dog!
Thanks Watchsearcher!!! I may have mentioned once before that we had a Dalmatian when I was a kid. He was completely deaf, but it never seemed to hold him back from being playful and energetic.
Vynil,
Kyra,
Stuff,
Watchsearcher
and
hotairfan
Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping by!! Always very appreciated!!!
Deafness in Dalmatians is a result of inbreeding, so I’ve been told.
When I bought my Dalmatian puppy, our first stop was at the veterinarian’s office for a health check. He was able to confirm that she could hear. I’d loved her from the moment I saw her so if she had been deaf, I would have loved her anyway, probably just as you loved yours.
My vet used to have a deaf dog (not a Dalmatian) who was in the office every day, visiting in the exam rooms and waiting area. The vet used hand gestures to communicate with the dog.
I had my own pet in the exam room one day when the vet’s dog wandered in and laid down near the door. After a minute or two, the vet gestured to the dog. The dog obediently got up and left the room. It was just amazing to witness. :^)
what a nice expression in the face, something like "it was not my fault"
Thanks kivatintz!! I do agree 100%!!
fortapache,
kivatinitz
and
Kevin
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The amount of detail is just perfect and I would love a pair of these it is very desirable, beautiful
Phil,
Thanks very much!!
BHIFOS,
Thomas,
Michael,
kwqd
and
Phil
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Super appealing door stop with a most fetching (ha) expression!
rhineisfine,
Thanks! I think Virginia Metalcrafters captured the expression perfectly.
rhineisfine
and
Irishcollector,
Thank you both so very much for the loves and for stopping by!! Very much appreciated!!
Very cute..I’d love to have him..
Thank you Penny!! So glad you to see you drop by!! And thank you for the love as well!!
Pheobe,
Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping by!!