Real or Fantasy
 

Here's a question that's been gnawing at me for a while. Given the nature of this piece, I should probably know the answer, but have to plead my ignorance. You see these figural doorstops on Ebay from time to time. The prices seem to range quite a bit (everywhere from $100 to $900).

There seem to be 2 versions out there. Both are currently on ebay. The first (higher priced one) has a square base and a painted home plate. The paint appears to be rather sloppily applied, and looks like it could easily be a modern piece (made to look old...)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Indust...item23112d78a0

The second (currently listed for a third of the price) looks to be better crafted, and has a circular base. The Player portion is slightly different, in addition to the base...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-EARL...item2314b088a1

So, now the questions... Are both versions legit? Are both fantasy pieces? If one is real and one fake, then which is which?

My inclination is that both are modern fantasy pieces, but it's just a guess. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

Mark,

I'm thinking they are both modern pieces.
The question is -- do the sellers know that?

Greg

Both are modern pieces.

Joe

Thanks Greg and Joe...

Either the sellers don't know that (or they are pretending they don't know). Based on the pricing, I don't think I've seen a seller in the past decade that "knows".

These are always listed for over $100... more commonly in the $500 - $750 range. Sometimes they sell... more often they don't.

Anyway, thanks for putting this one to rest :)

Door Stops
 

Always tough to tell iron pieces without handling them but I have never seen a period piece with this design. The fact that there are a couple around would lead me to say modern aged decorative pieces.

I've always avoided these Mark. I simply have zero confidence in them.

Here are the real ones and the new ones.. The larger picture is the new version. The smaller picture with the pair are the original pieces.

Sorry, Did not look at original post wrong pictures posted.

Joe

Seems like they copied the style of the batter from the andirons.

Sorry I did not look at the original link, I did a few days ago.

Wrong pieces discussed.

Joe

Joe --

You're just too excited about the Tigers! Good luck tonight --

Greg