This charming piece is a vintage cast iron orange tree doorstop, likely dating to the early-to-mid 20th century. Cast from heavy iron and finished with a hand-painted polychrome enamel, it features a stylized orange tree bursting with ripe fruit, set within a classic woven basket or footed urn. This decorative doorstop is an excellent example of early 20th-century Americana folk art, characterized by its vibrant, hand-painted details and sturdy "flat-back" construction. The piece is in good vintage condition, showing a wonderful aged patina with minor paint loss and surface "flea bites" consistent with decades of practical use. Historically, these cast iron novelties reached their peak popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, produced by renowned American foundries such as Hubley Manufacturing Co. or Albany Foundry. Dimensions: 22.5cm (h)
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