Q: I bought this cast-iron sailor doorstop recently and have been trying to find out something about him. He is 13 3/4 inches tall. Can you tell me the maker or when it was made?A: Different versions of sailor doorstops have been made, and some sell for over $300, but we've seen doorstops like yours sell for under $50. Most cast-iron doorstops sold today were made from about 1890 to 1930. Your doorstop is unmarked, so it's impossible to know the maker. Does anyone know more about this doorstop?
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From the uniform hat this is a French sailor. COuld the doorstop have been made in France?
I bought my sailor at marshal's for$10.00 and he is over a foot tall.
During the Depression, some iron foundries made lawn ornaments and doorstops to keep their employees working. I doubt this was one of them, but it's something to consider.
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