Antique Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Doorstop Original Paint C. 1920s 9"

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For your consideration is a magnificent Antique Boston Terrier Doorstop, manufactured by the renowned Hubley Manufacturing Co. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. … Read more For your consideration is a magnificent Antique Boston Terrier Doorstop, manufactured by the renowned Hubley Manufacturing Co. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is the sought-after "left-facing" model, captures the alert and sturdy stance characteristic of the breed.

This piece remains in its original cold-painted finish, featuring the classic black body with white "tuxedo" markings on the chest and face. The paint exhibits a wonderful, honest wear pattern with a naturally aged patina that collectors highly prize. The casting is crisp, showing excellent detail in the muscular structure of the legs, the folds of the face, and the perked ears.

Item Specifics
Origin: United States (Lancaster, PA)

Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Co.

Circa: 1920 – 1935

Material: Heavy Sand-Cast Iron

Dimensions: Approx. 8.5" Height x 9" Length

Weight: 5 lbs 8.4 oz (Solid weight, not a hollow reproduction)

Authenticity Assessment
This piece shows strong markers of an original Hubley casting from the c. 1920s–1930s.

Seams & Fit: The two-piece vertical seam (visible in photos 3 and 4) is exceptionally tight. Hubley was known for superior foundry work where the two halves were filed to fit almost seamlessly before being joined.

Hardware: While the screw head is recessed and obscured by oxidation in photo 2, the overall construction aligns with the slotted-screw method used prior to the introduction of Phillips heads.

Surface Texture: The "pebbled" or slightly pitted texture seen under the paint in photo 5 is a classic indicator of a sand-cast mold. Unlike smooth, modern reproductions, original Hubley pieces have a distinct "skin" from the cooling iron.

Paint & Patina: The "cold-painted" finish shows authentic "alligatoring" and flaking (photos 1, 6, and 8). The exposed iron has developed a dark, chocolate-brown oxidation rather than the bright orange rust often seen on artificial aging.

Reference

Book Title: The Doorstop Book: An Encyclopedia of Antique Cast Iron Doorstops

Authors: John and Linda Wright

Page Number: Similar Boston Terrier variants are chronicled on pages 144–147, detailing the Hubley canine series and casting numbers. See less