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Cast Iron Frog

19thC Heavy Cast Iron Frog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky cast iron frog is in great condition and has original old painted & worn surface. It is
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

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Iron

19th C Promotional Cast Iron Frog Matchstick Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C gold enamel painted cast iron matchstick box. Promotional gift from Garland Stoves & Ranges
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

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Iron

19Thc Original Blue Painted Iron Frog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted cast iron frog door stop in great condition. The painted surface has a
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Antique 1890s American Adirondack Quilts

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Iron

Antique Original Green Painted Iron Frog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This important original green painted cast iron frog with a painted cream base or stomach. The
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20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

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Iron

Jeux de la grenouille, French Frog Game
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super fun French game, called Jeux de la grenouille, involving throwing. Pine game and cast iron
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Early 20th Century French Other Games

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Iron

Jeux de la grenouille, French Frog Game
Jeux de la grenouille, French Frog Game
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 24.81 in
Antique Cast Iron Figural Cherub with Frog Garden Sculpture C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Iron Figural Cherub & Frog Garden Sculpture C1900 Measures - 36.5"H x 9.5"W x 11.5"D
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Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Large Antique Cast Iron Seated Frog Door Stop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique cast iron seated frog door stop. USA, Circa 1920s. A rare and unusual model, of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Doors and Gates

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Iron

French Art Nouveau Iron Umbrella Stand with Frogs
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Nouveau iron umbrella stand with frogs. Whimsical French Art Nouveau patinated wrought
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Bulldog Head antique coin throwing game, frog game
Located in Antwerp, BE
frog, some were made with a bulldog head. This cast iron bulldog head is a great addition to your
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron garden lantern is an exceptionally rare find
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
No Reserve
H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Japan antique Hand Cast Toad Kaeru
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions. Japan, a hard to find heavily hand cast frog or toad -kaeru
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Statues

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Iron

Japan antique  Hand Cast Toad Kaeru
Japan antique  Hand Cast Toad Kaeru
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles
By John Moyr Smith, Minton, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914
By Max Blondat
Located in New York, NY
frogs. Copies are at the Place Darcy in Fontainebleau; Düsseldorf, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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Antique Art Nouveau Ceramic Table or Mantel Clock with Bronze Flower Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning majolica glazed antique clock from the European Art Nouveau era. If you like rare Arts & Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular then this ha...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique & Rare Hubley Polychromed Figural Cast Iron Gnome Door Stop 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and rare figural Hubley door stop offers cast iron construction in gnome form, painted, 19th century Measures - 10.75"h x 5.25"w x 4"d
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Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates

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Iron

Daydreaming Frog Bronze Sculpture with Golden Patina, Tubed as a Fountain
Located in Yonkers, NY
Daydreaming Frog, a lost wax cast bronze sculpture depicting a frog laying on its belly, tubed as a fountain. Presenting the "Daydreaming Frog," an endearing piece of bronze art that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fountains

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Bronze

George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard & 8 Matching Dining Chairs
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards

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Oak

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood "Prie-Dieu" prayer kneeler was crafted in the wine region of Burgundy, France, circa 1780. The prayer chair with arched top over a stepped cornice, is...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Bronze

Barbedienne Foundry Bronze Model of Spinario
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th century French bronze model of Spinario, cast by the celebrated Barbedienne foundry, after the antique, with stamp to base. This sculpture is a 19th century French copy...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Barbedienne Foundry Bronze Model of Spinario
Barbedienne Foundry Bronze Model of Spinario
H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 9.65 in
Antique Wire Fox Terrier Iron Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Iron Wire Haired Fox Terrier Door Stop with intact original paint attributed to Hubley circa 1910. Hard to find with original patinaed cold enamel finish. Dimensions: 7" x ...
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

19Thc Donkey Door Stop with Nodder Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky and heavy donkey door stop is in fine condition and in working order. The head bobs back and forth when moved. It has a wonderful untouched patina.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

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Iron

Bookends / Pair of Matching 19th Century Original Cream Painted Sad Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky pair of original cream painted cast iron sad irons are in good condition. They make a great pair of bookends or door stops.
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Antique 1880s American Adirondack More Folk Art

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Iron

Group of Frog Musicians, Cold Painted Bronze, Austrian, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handcrafted group of Frog Musicians, sitting on a bench and two chairs. There is some loss to paint. Otherwise they are very well done.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn, from 19th century England. Unicorns are a common motif used in British and Scottish works. A free unicorn, according to legend, is considered to be a wild...
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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Middle Eastern Antique Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass finish. Probably from Om...
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Antique Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Serving Pieces

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Brass, Copper

Original Painted Swan Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century original painted cast iron swan door stop. This has a old worn patina but is all original surface.
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Early 20th Century American Country More Folk Art

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Iron

Bowl, Talavera, Spain, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic bowl decorated with high-temperature enamels on a white opaque tin slip. The polychrome is based on colors typical of Talavera: cobalt blue, copper green, manganese black, an...
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Huge Chinese Porcelain Doucai Decorated Frog Vase Underglaze Blue Late Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to present this large, polychrome doucai-decorated frog vase, a remarkable piece from the late Qing dynasty. The vase is colourfully adorned in overglaze famille rose ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Small Scottie Dog Metal Black Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Small Scottie Dog Metal Black Painted Door Stop. Item features original black and white paint, heavy cast iron construction, very nice antique. Circa 1900...
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Statues

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Iron

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Pair Antique Bronze Frogs as Andirons Hand Forged
Located in South Coast, CA
cast iron firedogs. These are more sculpture than fireplace tool yet still just as useful - and why
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Early 20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Iron

American Cast Iron Frog Fountain Head
Located in Essex, MA
Frog sitting on a ball
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Garden Ornaments

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Iron

c. 1920's Cast Iron Door Stop or Garden Frog
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early cast iron frog door stop with layers of great original paint.
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Early 20th Century Frog Lawn Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun large flat original worn green painted cast iron frog is in good condition with oxidation
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Primitives

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Iron

French Frog Fountain
Located in New York, NY
From Europe, small cast-iron frog fountain with original painted patina. Designed as a fat frog
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

French Frog Fountain
French Frog Fountain
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th Century Jeu de Grenouille
Located in London, GB
“coin toss game”, this lovely French version with a cast iron frog main target is worn in all the right
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Game Boards

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Jeu de Grenouille
Early 20th Century Jeu de Grenouille
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Antique Figural Cast Iron Polychrome Frog Garden or Patio Planter, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural garden or patio planter offers cast iron construction in the form of a frog
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20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1892 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron
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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lantern, Original Glass Eyes
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome lantern to admire at night..... Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Pair of Metal and Bronze Frog Candleholders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design and age. The larger is cast or wrought iron and equally stunning in presence, the pair make a
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20th Century Folk Art Candlesticks

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Bronze, Iron

Sunderland Lustre ‘Frog’ Mug, circa 1820, Moore & Co.
By Sunderland
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
hand colored, with ‘A East View of the Cast Iron Bridge over The River Wear, built by R. Burdon, MP
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Ceramics

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Earthenware

Important French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture "First Kiss" by, Max Blondat
By Max Blondat, Siot-Decauville
Located in Englewood, NJ
An important and rare French Art Nouveau cast bronze centerpiece titled "First Kiss" by, Max
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

English 19th Century Iron Tool Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th Century cast and wrought iron fire tool stand with foliate cast finial over barley
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

English 19th Century Iron Tool Stand
English 19th Century Iron Tool Stand
H 28 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
French Coin Toss Tavern Game, Jeu de Grenouille
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
French, Known as "Jeu de Grenouille" or game of the frog is unusual in that the target is a cast iron
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Early 20th Century French Game Boards

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Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire

French Coin Toss Tavern Game, Jeu de Grenouille
French Coin Toss Tavern Game, Jeu de Grenouille
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in
Scholar's Collection of Scroll Weights
Located in Chicago, IL
8. cast iron scale weight with a ram motif, Ming Period 9. brass seal with frog and turtle motif
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scholar's Objects

Handmade Cast Iron Frog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand cast iron frog has great weight and great Folk Art too. The condition is very
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20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Frog Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
How cool to find a pair of these fun frogs in cast iron. The surface is worn and aged patina. We
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Frog Sculptures
Pair of Cast Iron Frog Sculptures
H 2 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique American Cast Iron Frog Box Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
Antique American cast iron fireplace match safe (or use as a trinket table box - outdoor spare key
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Hear, See, Speak No Evil Custom Made Set of Oversized Garden Frog Ornaments
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1243 Set of 3 oversized custom made cast iron frog garden sculptures Sizes Speak 12 x 12 x 16
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Vintage 1960s Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Large Frog Doorstop in Original Paint Hubley
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron door stop in the form of a frog. Original Paint is mostly intact.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Leap Frog mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boys
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japan Big Antique Cast Frog Toad Kaeru
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find hand cast frog or toad -kaeru
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japan Big Antique Cast Frog Toad Kaeru
Japan Big Antique Cast Frog Toad Kaeru
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's original painted iron frog doorstop. Painted green body and yellow belly. The frog can also
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20th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

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Iron

Japan Vintage Hand Cast Hand Painted Frog Toad Kaeru, Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find heavily hand cast hand painted frog
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Frog Bookends
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Pair of charming cast iron bookends that will add an imaginative moment to a library bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Frog Bookends
Vintage Frog Bookends
H 9 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Vintage Pair of American Midcentury Andirons with Cast Bronze Frogs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American iron and bronze andirons from the mid-20th century, with frog motifs. Each of
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Mid-20th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Bronze

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1891 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique English Creamware Sunderland Lustre Iron Bridge Mug with Frog
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
world ever constructed of cast iron in 1781. The transfer also includes a written description of the
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Barware

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Japanese Frog Drummer Garden Ornament
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-842 Hand cast large Frog drummer garden ornament.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Cast Iron Fleur De Lys Door Stops, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of cast iron Fleur de Lys door stops, mid-20th century in date. The pair are
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Vintage 1950s Doors and Gates

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Iron

Japanese Old Pair Blue and Green "Lotus, Frogs, Lilly Pads" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful and magical pair of hand painted blue and green garden lanterns with lotus, frogs, and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Set of Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vases
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist vintage set of iron ikebana vases from Japan. Small, cast iron, built in frog
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Set of Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vases
Set of Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vases
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Cast Iron Frog
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This frog which is poised to leap, is cast iron in black paint and has minimal rust. It is a good
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Vintage 1940s American Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Frog
Cast Iron Frog
H 2 in W 8 in D 8 in
Cast Iron Frog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 large cast iron garden frog with great detailing, multiple layers of green over green
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Frog
Cast Iron Frog
H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 11 in
Cast Iron Frog Doorstop
Located in Damariscotta, ME
A heavy frog poised to leap serves as a doorstop, paper weight, desk or garden ornament.
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Vintage 1930s American Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Frog Doorstop
Cast Iron Frog Doorstop
H 2 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
A cast-iron fountain of a putto with spitting frog
Located in New York, NY
The winged putto is holding up a conch shell as if to strike the frog on his knee spitting water
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20th Century European Fountains

Materials

Iron

Copper Putto w/Frog on Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
. Mounted to a simple cast iron stand.
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures

Copper Putto w/Frog on Stand
Copper Putto w/Frog on Stand
H 21 in W 10 in D 8 in
Concrete Frog for the Garden, circa 1920s
Located in Madison, WI
Concrete frog formed on cast iron frame. Frog's left leg has a crack but due to the iron frame
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Vintage 1920s American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Cast Iron Frog Fountain Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare early 20th century cast iron fountain head in the form of a frog on zig zag decorated ball
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20th Century American Art Deco Garden Ornaments

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Cast Iron Frog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron frog available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and bronze, every cast iron frog was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the cast iron frog you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron frog made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. J. & E. Steven's Company and Shepard Hardware Company each produced at least one beautiful cast iron frog that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Frog?

The average selling price for a cast iron frog at 1stDibs is $922, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Frog
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.