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OCTOBER 2020, Volume 34 No. 2 Florida’s Best News Source for Vintage-ANTIQUE-Collectibles
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Collecting Halloween Doorstops
Appeals to both boys and ghouls
By Larry LeMasters, LeMasters’ Antique News Service
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Bricks and other heavy objects
before air-conditioning was common, were used to prop open doors until the
doors in homes were kept open to allow Industrial Revolution made it possible
air to flow from the outdoors to the to cast iron and brass into figural shapes
indoors or from one room to another, that were used, in a decorative fashion, to
especially on hot summer days. prop open doors. These figural shapes of
metal soon became known as doorstops,
SHOWN: Beautiful Hubley “black cat” doorstop, which were primarily produced in the
circa 1920, with original patina; valued at $600.
• Halloween doorstop, depicting a girl wearing a 1920s, reaching their Golden Age of
ghost costume holding a jack-o-lantern, has been production in the 1930s prior to World
called the “Holy Grail” of Halloween doorstops and War II.
it was offered on eBay in July 2020 for $21,000.
• “Hobo with Jack-o-lantern Head” doorstop,
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century. This doorstop is valued at $180.
Diamonds in the Rust Fall Market November 20-22 The Feed Store Antique Mall has been an Ellenton destination for over 20 years.
Diamonds in the Rust invites you to our Semi-Annual Vintage Market at Diamond D Ranch, 50 Dealers with a Wide Variety of Vintage Decor, Collectibles, Jewelry & Antiques
this November 20th-22nd. Drive to the rural side of Jacksonville and savor the country roads Located ½ mile from the Gamble Mansion we are a perfect stop for a day trip.
along the way. We are just 1 mile west from I-75 at EXIT 224. We have an extensive selection
Bring your friends and come shop some of the South’s of antiques, vintage, and collectible items, which will interest all visitors.
favorite vendors, located in our beautiful barn pavilions and DIAMOND D RANCH We recently remodeled the store during the COVID shutdown and have added some
under the shaded oak hammocks at 5903-1 Solomon Road 904-289-9331 great new dealers. Stop by soon for the fun and bargains.
in Jacksonville. Come discover your newest Christmas and 5903-1 Solomon Rd.
fall finds. There will be one-of-a-kind pickins’ such as vintage Jacksonville, FL 32234 FEED STORE
treasures, farmhouse finds, home décor, re-loved furniture, www.diamonddranchinc.com ANTIQUE MALL
handcrafted goods, unique items, antique relics, tasty treats, 4407 US Hwy 301 N.
unique gifts and more.
Our show is a unique shopping experience that you and your Ellenton, FL 34222
shopping gals and pals won’t want to skip out on. Market hours 941-729-1379
are Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and 10am-4pm on Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday. Tickets are available at the door and online! Check us Sun 12-5pm
out on Facebook and Instagram for ticket promos and sales! www.feedstoreantiquemall.com
Florida’s Largest Monthly Antique Event!
300 South Florida Fairgrounds Shows Temporarily
Suspended
9067 Southern Blvd.
VENDORS West Palm Beach, FL 33411 See You Nov. 6-8
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