Doorstops Prop Open Interest in Collectors

Doorstops first appeared in England in the late 1700s. Made of cast brass, they were used to help prop open doors, allowing air to better circulate through homes. The earliest doorstops had wooden handles so they could be easily moved. Handles disappeared in the 19th century and cast iron replaced brass. Most doorstops you find […]

Door-Stopping Show Stoppers

Doorstops aren’t just handy household items used to secure entryways. Collectors treasure doorstops as pieces of art, for their historical significance—and as pure fun. They can sell for high prices, too. That was clear from a recent RSL Auction Company sale that featured the notable doorstop collection of John Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer acquired many rarities during […]