Antique Hubley Cast Iron Chick Easter Figurine Bonnet Basket Paperweight For Sale

This is an authentic 1920s–1930s cast iron anthropomorphic chick figurine / desk paperweight produced by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The charming piece features a standing baby chick wearing a green Easter bonnet adorned with pink flower accents, carrying a small brown basket on its side, and resting on a blue and green pedestal base.

Cast in two vertical mold halves, this piece displays Hubley\'s signature tight seam work and crisp mold details, down to the textured downy feathers and facial features. It measures 2.25\" high by 1.25\" wide at the base and weighs 133 grams (approx. 4.7 oz).

Origin & Age

• Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)

• Era/Circa: Circa 1920s–1930s

• Material: Solid Cast Iron with original polychrome cold paint

Condition Very Good antique condition overall. Retains roughly 85%–90% of its vibrant, 100% factory-original cold-painted surface, including the bright yellow body, teal/green bonnet with pink highlights, brown basket, and blue/green base. Shows expected light surface oxidation, minor paint chipping, and base rub consistent with age and handling. No cracks, repairs, or structural damage.

Authenticity Assessment This figurine exhibits key hallmarks of genuine Hubley cast iron production. The casting seam running vertically down the sides and underside of the base is finely fitted without excessive flash or rough grinding. The weight is dense for its compact 2.25-inch footprint. Most importantly, the polychrome finish shows natural, aging-appropriate micro-crazing and edge wear over a dark iron body rather than bright bare metal, confirming factory-applied cold paint rather than a modern reproduction or repaint.

Reference

• Book Title: The Doorstop Book: An Identification and Price Guide

• Author: Jeanne Bertoia

• Reference: Hubley Novelty / Paperweight Sections & Figural Desk Accessories (See relative Hubley miniature figural classifications, pp. 110–125).

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