Vintage Cast Metal Blacksmith

c. 1920s-1930s; Painted cast‑metal doorstop depicting a foundry molder tipping a ladle into an ingot mold. A stout slice of early industrial Americana, this figural doorstop shows a bare‑chested workman in blue apron mid‑pour, the ladle accented in "hot iron" red. Made from a fine sand‑cast body for detail, and hand‑applied polychrome for the color. In the early 20th century, firms such as Hubley, Arcade, Albany Foundry, and Bradley & Hubbard popularized painted cast‑metal novelties and doorstops sand‑cast, hand‑finished, and marketed nationwide. This piece exhibits signs of wear including paint loss. Please refer to photos regarding condition. 5" W x 2.5" D x 8" H MM - 111523 - 6290 JP - 102025 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.