Antique Cast Iron Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Doorstop 21.5" Painted Nautical Marine Decor

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Rendered in dynamic architectural relief, this monumental cast iron doorstop captures the iconic candy-stripe motif and masonry keeper's base of … Read more Rendered in dynamic architectural relief, this monumental cast iron doorstop captures the iconic candy-stripe motif and masonry keeper's base of North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras Light. Rising nearly two feet in height, the towering conical shaft transitions from a polychrome brick foundation and green base plate into a detailed upper gallery and multi-pane lantern house. The striking contrast of high-relief iron molding and aged paintwork brings a classic Maritime Americana presence to traditional and coastal interiors.

Curator's Note
Standing an impressive 21.5 inches tall, this mid-century cast iron doorstop faithfully captures the classic architectural lines and bold spiral daymark of the famous Cape Hatteras Light. Retaining vibrant multi-color hand-painted enamels across its brick keeper foundation and green semi-circular base, this sculptural piece brings authentic Maritime Americana and graphic visual weight to modern entryway or hearth styling.

Placement Suggestion: Entryway floor accent, fireside hearth, or grand bookshelf divider.

Item Specifics
Style: Americana / Nautical / Coastal Revival

Material: Cast iron with polychrome enamel finish.

Height: 21.5 inches.

Base Width: 8.5 inches.

Weight: 8 lbs 3.2 oz (8.2 lbs).

Construction: Two-piece assembly (tower body fastened to semi-circular footed base plate).
Hardware: Dual rear base fasteners (slotted pan-head machine screws with hex nuts).

Physical Description
Full-length hollow-back cast iron architectural doorstop modeling the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

Features hand-painted black and off-white diagonal spiral daymark stripes along the main column.

Upper section displays a cast lantern room with yellow window panes topped with a ball finial, supported by an arched gallery deck.

Lower section displays a multi-sided brick lightkeeper base painted in cream and terracotta rust, inset with a framed entryway and steps.

Mounted on a semicircular green-painted iron base plate with a raised outer rim.

Reverse features a dark oxidized raw iron hollow cavity; lower plate is affixed via two slotted pan-head machine screws secured with hex nuts. See less