Antique Hubley Zinnia Doorstop

There is something so wonderful about finding a piece that has clearly been loved through generations, and this antique Hubley Zinnia Doorstop is exactly that kind of treasure. Filled with beautifully detailed zinnias spilling from a garden urn, it has all the character and personality that make antique cast iron pieces so appealing. What makes this one especially memorable is its old plum and gold re-paint, done long ago by someone who wanted it to complement a new room in her home. Rather than seeing that as a flaw, it's part of this doorstop's story. Someone loved it enough to keep it, display it, and make it part of her everyday life. The collector I bought this from had this in his collection, he loved it also because the zinnia doorstop is rare to find in any condition.

The rich colors give it a distinctive look that feels equally at home in a garden room, on a bookshelf beside favorite gardening books, or among collected treasures on a mantel. The sculpted flowers are beautifully detailed and create the kind of decorative presence that catches your eye right away. Whether you collect antique doorstops or simply love decorating with pieces that have history and personality, this Hubley floral doorstop brings warmth, color, and character wherever you place it. Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

• Measures 7" x 1-1/2" x 7-1/4"h

Collector's Note

I almost left this one behind because it wasn't wearing all of its original paint. Then I looked again {and the collector convinced me.} The flowers are simply too beautiful, the form too striking, and the old repaint tells such a human story. It is exactly the kind of piece that reminds us antiques were meant to be lived with and enjoyed.