As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, doorstops were manufactured as decorative items for the home. Generally cast in iron, they are avidly sought after by today's collectors. Though mass produced, they were usually painted by hand and so each has become a unique treasure, appreciated both for its shape and the "folk art" quality of its finish. This wonderful new book brings together over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: flowers, birds, animals, wagons, Native Americans, people, houses & windmills, and nautical. It includes an informative history of doorstops, valuable information for collectors, histories and marks of the foundries that made them and more. Gathered from various wonderful collections, this book represents some of the finest doorstops ever produced and gives the reader a broad, encyclopedic view of the hobby. Values are included.
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A DEFINITE "MUST HAVE " REFERENCE BOOK !!!!!!!,
By Leonard Parreco (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
The BEST Doorstop reference book ever!! We own two copies--one for the car and one for the house. TONS of information-- history, foundries, designers,catalogue pages, plus over 1000 fabulous clear LARGE pictures. My wife and I can't put it down--we just love it. These authors have done their homework for sure!
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
By Mary Wilson "Mary" (Maine) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
At last, a good reference book--well-organized, beautifully photographed and MOST informative. Anyone who collects figural iron needs this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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THE BEST BOOK ON DOORSTOPS!!!!!!!!!,
By The Cast Iron Man "Andrew Megosh" (Grandville, Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
HIGHLY INFORMATIVE. SUPERB PICTURES. KUDOS TO THE AUTHORS ON A JOB WELL-DONE. GREAT REFERENCE FOR ALL CAST IRON.
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