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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,
                                                                       produced by Coldwater Foundry in the late 20                      Continued on Page 2
                                                                                                        th
                                                                       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!



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                                                VENDORS                         West Palm Beach, FL 33411                   See You Nov. 6-8
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