Whistling Jim Cast-iron Doorstop 1920s ANTIQUE RARE Believed to be a Bradley & Hubbard Design No Markings Start Price USD 4,999.00 Current Price USD 4,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location State Capital of California - Sacramento See more about 'Whistling Jim Cast-iron Doorstop 1920s ANTIQUE RARE ' Description Whistling JimCast-iron Doorstop 1920's A VERY RARE ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE ITEM! Figural cast-iron collectible doorstop - this "Whistling Jim" Doorstop is believed to be a Bradley & Hubbard Design, however, many Cast Iron items were created back then with no Markings on them ... there are no markings on this item.  Only one grommet remains on back side (see pictures). FACTUAL INFORMATION: The owner received this Doorstop from her Mother in-law when she was a young lady sometime in late 1920's. She has owned and maintained it since that time. It has been well maintained over the years. The markings on the face / body show the 70+ years of wear. Doorstops like this one have sold at Auctions over the last decade for over $10,000. We have made every effort to present this Doorstop figurine as best as we can providing many pictures with many angles, close-ups and a ruler to show the size too. Measures: 16 1/4" high by 5 1/2" wide Weighs: 15 lbs. 6 oz. Ralph and Terry Kovel, lifelong collectors, write about the successes and joys of antiques and collecting at every level. This is there description / information about Doorstops in general: "Listed in Category – Doorstops – Pattern or Item – Whistling Jim - Doorstops have been made in all types of designs. The vast majority of the doorstops sold today are cast iron and were made from about 1890 to 1930. Most of them are shaped like people, animals, flowers, or ships." --- Copyright Kovels.com ----------------------------------- As recommended by eBay -----------------------------------   We will be using an online Escrow company to provide peace of mind for this Sale. You as the Buyer must agree to use this Escrow service before becoming the winning bidder. If you which to make arrangements to pickup the item an Escrow process may not need to be used. This will be at the descretion of the Seller.   What are the benefits of Escrow? --- Escrow.com, an accredited escrow company, acts as a secure third party to protect the Buyer and Seller. How Buyers are protected? --- Escrow.com tracks the shipped merchandise and verifies it was delivered. The Seller isn't paid until the Buyer accepts the merchandise, or the inspection period expires. How Sellers are protected? --- Escrow.com confirms when the Buyer receives merchandise. The Seller is authorized to ship only after Escrow.com verifies good funds. Details of the escrow process: Agree to use escrow. Either the seller or the buyer can contact the other to propose using escrow. Both must agree to use escrow before the escrow process begins. Sign in to eBay's Escrow page. After the listing ends, sign in to the escrow page and enter your item number. Review your information. EBay will show your current contact information for you to verify before it is forwarded to the escrow company. Sign in to the escrow site or create a new account. Set and agree on terms. Both the buyer and the seller need to agree to the terms of the escrow process, including: Who pays shipping - Buyer will pay for shipping How much shipping will cost - Depends on method of shipping (see Shipping information in this Listing) Length of the inspection period - Mutually agreed upon time based on shipping timeline / distance from Sacramento, etc. Who pays escrow fees - Seller will pay Escrow fees Are shipping fees refundable - No Conditions for accepting the item - Shipment will arrive in a timely manner. A signature confirmation from designated carrier will be required before item can be receive. Buyer will be responsible for items security and maintenance once item has been signed-for and Buyer takes possession of item. SHIPPING INFORMATION: This item is expected to sell for a high value and will be shipped using (a.) USPS Priority Mail Service (b.) Signature Confirmation (c.) Registered Mail with insurance to cover the value of item up to $25,000.    IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AUCTION PLEASE SEND EMAIL QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE OF AUCTION CLOSING. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR EMAIL QUESTIONS DO NOT ARRIVE IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR US TO ANSWER BEFORE END OF AUCTION.    Please follow all eBay rules and regulations with your actions and bidding activities on this Listing / Auction. THANK YOU! Place a Bid!