86. Hubley Cast Iron Giraffe Door Stop
Manufacturer: Hubley Toy
Original price: $100- $125 *
Value today: $ 11.000 *
The Hubley Manufacturing Company was founded by John Hubley in 1894. The company carves iron toys, bookends and iron picture frames. It also makes zinc alloy and plastic toys, which sell for a lot of money in antique toy markets. However, some pieces, like this Hubley Cast Iron Giraffe Picture Frame, are worth even more money.
The Giraffe is marked “425, Cast in USA”. It's an unusual door weight, but that only adds to its value. The door weight is 10.5" x 5.75" and was carved in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The door weight was sold for $ 11,000 at auction. The high price is due to its excellent condition. Other Hubleys, with damage such as rust and paint loss, only fetch $ 200-300.
