Antique Cast Iron Parrot Figural Doorstop Hubley Style Americana Early 20th Century Folk Art

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This antique cast iron parrot, sometimes identified as a cockatoo, is a classic American doorstop likely produced between the early … Read more This antique cast iron parrot, sometimes identified as a cockatoo, is a classic American doorstop likely produced between the early 1900s and 1940s. Examples of this form are most commonly attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company, one of the most prolific and collectible U.S. foundries known for decorative cast iron doorstops. Similar designs were also produced by other American foundries of the period, including Albany Foundry Company. The piece features a realistic bird perched on a branch, with finely detailed feathering and a solid, one-piece cast construction intended for both durability and function.

Cast iron doorstops of this type are generally classified as Victorian, Folk Art, or Americana, reflecting their blend of utility and sculptural design. Originally hand-painted in vibrant colors, many surviving examples retain traces of their original finish beneath an aged patina and surface wear consistent with age and use. These doorstops were produced during a period when everyday household objects were often rendered with artistic detail, making them highly sought after today by collectors of early American cast iron and decorative folk art. See less