Description

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Figurine: This proud little pugilist stands at attention with cropped ears and a two-tone face showing remnants of original paint. Cast in solid iron with fine detailing on the musculature and paws, this Boston Terrier doorstop or desk figurine has the rugged charm of early 20th century American foundry work. Light paint loss to the muzzle adds honest patina rather than detracting from its considerable display appeal.

Cast Iron Grasshopper / Locust Figurine: Stunning and highly detailed, this large cast iron grasshopper features finely scaled body segments, articulated legs, and a dramatic upswept tail hook suggesting use as a bottle opener or novelty piece. The body is rendered with impressive naturalistic texture and retains a deep blackened patina throughout. A true conversation piece that straddles folk art and functional antique.

Antique Sad Irons (Lot of 5+): This group includes flat irons with twisted wire bale handles, a box iron with wooden arched handle and locking side mechanism, a painted folk art iron decorated with ivy, red scrollwork, and yellow accents on a white ground, and a small slug iron with oval base. One iron bears a visible number and maker markings on the sole plate. Ranging from purely utilitarian to downright decorative, this is a dream sub-lot for sad iron collectors.

Cast Iron Shackle / Ring Weight: A massive D-shaped cast iron ring or shackle finished in heavy black paint shows significant age and heft. Likely used as a weight, anchor ring, or tethering device in a farm or industrial setting. Solid construction with surface crazing consistent with age.

Antique Horseshoes (2+): Two well-worn horseshoes with visible nail holes, surface rust, and honest patina from actual use. One is a standard shoe and the other shows a slightly different profile suggesting different hoof size or era. Classic good-luck symbols ready for wall display or game use.

Forged Iron Railroad Spikes (3): Three large hand-forged or early machine-cut railroad spikes with wide flat heads and tapered shanks, showing age-appropriate surface oxidation and forge marks. Substantial in size and weight, these are popular with collectors of railroadiana and blacksmithing history.

Antique Spring Scale by Jonathan Chattham and Sons, New York: A yellow-bodied hanging spring scale with a sliding indicator and printed scale reads, bearing the text referencing Jonathan Chattham and Sons, New York, and a note about legal for trade status. Attached ring hook and a flat steel hook arm complete the piece. A rare find for mercantile and general store collectors.

Wrought Iron Scrollwork Hinge or Architectural Element: A long flat strap iron piece with decorative scrolled ends and an eye cut-out in the blade, attached to a chain bundle. Likely a shutter hinge, gate strap, or decorative blacksmith work. The stamped fleur-de-lis or leaf motif near the eye is a fine detail.

Antique Curling Iron or Boot Hook (Forked Tool): A slender iron rod terminating in a decorative forked or crown-cut end with a looped handle, consistent with a Victorian-era hair curling iron, button hook, or fireplace tool. Lightly surface oxidized with a hand-finished look.

Miscellaneous Iron Hooks and L-Brackets: Several heavy wrought or cast iron hooks and angled brackets round out this lot, showing workshop or barn provenance. Surface rust is present throughout but no structural compromise is evident.

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