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Message:: [QUOTE="Ladybranch, post: 33840, member: 44"]I do not believe this is a reproduction of the Hubley's Fish design doorstop because of the rust, complete wearing away of the paint, etc...; however, as Greg pointed out, the color of the rust is an important determining factor of its age. According to the following Stangl Pottery website, some of the Fish doorstops, specifically mentioned the "Dancers" and the "Bathers," are being reproduced in China. The reproductions are showing up on eBay. They are well decorated, painted, and even have the "© FISH" trademark. "Very recently, newly manufactured "Fish" cast iron doorstop reproductions have appeared on Ebay.  These very faithfully mimic the 1920s originals in quality and decoration, even bearing a cast "© FISH" trademark.  The "Dancers" are 8-3/4" tall, the "Bathers" are 11" tall.  These also seem to be coming from China.  They are high quality, well-decorated and have unfortunately fooled several collectors." <a href="http://www.stanglpottery.org/fishiron.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.stanglpottery.org/fishiron.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.stanglpottery.org/fishiron.htm</a> --- Susan[/QUOTE]