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    Home » Vintage

    Fruit Basket Doorstop

    Published by Pam Kessler | 290 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 12 Comments

    A lot of people have asked me about the fruit basket in the background of my photos in a recent post.

    It's a doorstop. Or door stop. Whichever you prefer.

    I brought it out into better lighting so you could see it clearer.

    Fruit basket doorstop by John Wright

    This doostop was made by John Wright, a division of Donsco Inc..

    John Wright purchased old Hubley molds and starting making reproductions using these old molds in the 1940's. This fruit basket is from the Hubley Mold #456.

    Doorstops were used in the 1800's and early 1900's during spring and summer to prop your doors open. You didn't want your doors blowing shut or banging against the walls. They went out of style when air conditioning was introduced.

    This doorstop has had a turbulent past. My Mom decided to brighten up the colors by repainting it. Well, she repainted everything except for the orange and apple. Must not have had any orange and red craft paint on hand.

    John Wright doorstop using Hubley doorstop mold

    I don't think she ever watched the Antiques Roadshow. Because we've all heard from the Keno brothers that painting diminishes the value.

    This is a photo of the original doorstop that was made by Hubley. An original Hubley doorstop is worth a lot more money than my 1940's version.

    Hubley fruit basket doorstop

    Photo courtesy of Doorstops.com

    One of Hubley's most recognizable doorstops is the Boston Bull Pup.

    Hubley Boston Terrier door stop

    Photo courtesy of Doorstops.com

    I would love to have this little guy, but it would have to be a reproduction. I won't be shelling out $250-$450 for him. Or her. Can't tell from this angle.

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    Comments

    1. [email protected]

      March 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Great information! You sure don't see doorstops, repro or not, very often. Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
    2. Pamela

      March 14, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      I love these old door stoppers and could really really use one this winter!! We are trying to keep the french doors closed as the guest wing has no heat but the cat loves to open them.
      I saw one back home and it was a cat and now I could kick myself for not buying it!!
      I love yours though!

      Reply
    3. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜

      March 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm

      Cool! And nice you know some history on the piece too. That is your signature Pam...you used to have that as your profile pic too I remember.

      Reply
    4. Donnie

      March 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      They are really lovely and I love things that are useful too.

      Reply
    5. Kelly

      March 14, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      Oh wow, I didn't know doorstops were so "pricey." Very cute, though!

      Reply
    6. Tete

      March 14, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      Cool- I know these can bring some pretty good money in the antique shops and I like the original paint job- the softer colors, and isn't it a plum in the center and not an apple? I have seen a cast iron fly that is from the older versions and it's so heavy. I'm sure your piece is pretty big and would hold a big front door with no problem.
      Hugs- Tete

      Reply
    7. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      March 14, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      Cute, colorful doorstop Pam! These are the kind of things that just make you smile:@)

      Reply
    8. A Vintage Vine

      March 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm

      I love the pug one! Thanks for all the info you provide us, you are like an antiques encyclopedia of info! Love it!

      Reply
    9. Robin

      March 14, 2011 at 11:10 pm

      I'm so glad you pulled it out to show us all. I caught a glance in your previous post and thought it looked nice.

      Boy, what I wouldn't do for a Boston Bull doorstop! I've seen them in photos and have always admired them.

      Reply
    10. Sunny Simple Life

      March 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

      I just love doorstops. The doggie one is awesome!

      Reply
    11. Tracey

      March 15, 2011 at 10:39 am

      I live 10 minutes from the John Wright factory - yes, they're still in business and manufacturer of decorative metal items with a store open to the public. I have a fruit basket door stop of my own, a modern one, but I just love it!

      Reply
    12. NanaDiana

      March 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm

      Wow! That is a great looking doorstop...the basket of fruit is gorgeous! We had an old dog doorstop when I was a kid but I don't remember what it was. I love yours....and I wouldn't shell out the money for the dog either!;>) xxoo Diana

      Reply

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