I have a set of cast iron gnomes that have been in the family for many decades. I am wondering if anyone knows the maker, possible value. I have not found any but one on the internet (one with watering can). These are 3 dimensional with full back profiles. The one I saw was only the front mold only. They are about 28″ high and extremely heavy.
A family member wanted to divide them up, but thought they should be kept as a set. Any information would be extremely helpful. I hope my jpeg image will download. Sorry the picture is a bit dark.
Thanks
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I’m afraid you might never find out the maker. According to Kovel’s books, all their cast iron garden furnishing in books have no signiture and are being made continuosly. I found one in 2009 book, . gnome with water can, full figure, plain black or dark brown 29 in. $695.00, another newer one with wheelbarrow priced at $98.00 I live near a foundry that makes lot’s of cast iron items and sells them to the antique and collectable shops in area. none are marked. As a set like your’s to the right person i could see your set sell for over $400.00.
