Thoughts on this Doorstop

Are you sure this is a doorstop, not an andiron? I only say it may be an andiron because of the "wear" on the back, looks like it may have been near a fire. In which case there would be two of them. Just a thought. Excellent piece!

[kdixon]

True it could be An andiron could be a bookend. I have no idea. It is very heavy and made of cast iron. Anyone have one like it or have any idea of how old it could be? I know the guy I bought it from and he guaranteed it to be old or would refund my money. Thanks, Kenny.

Here are a nice pair of baseball andirons recently sold at REA;

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2005/679.html

It would be awesome if your piece had a pitching counterpart! Hadn't thought of bookends but your right; a lawyer in KC, lots of books.... hmmm. As far as the year of manufacturing, my uneducated guess would be 1920's-40's (probably not wartime).

[kdixon]

Wow thanks Ty.

[murphusa]

delete

[batsballsbases]

Nice piece I dont think its an andiron as the paint would have burned off long ago,and there doesnt seem to be a place to attach the log holder. Does look to be a book end and my have had a mate. Either way a nice piece!

[perezfan]

I also do not think its an Andiron. It would help to know how tall it stands. If it is under 15" or so, it's likely a door-stop. The good news is that it looks to be unique, and not one of those that's so commonly reproduced and readily available on ebay. Neat piece!

[ctownboy]

If this piece was old and made of cast iron shouldn't there be some markings on it as far as who made it?

I have seen a lot of old cast iron pieces and most of them have some type of markings on them, either the company name or initials. Are there any markings on this piece?

David